GIS Technician Job Flower Mound area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Under general supervision, performs technical GIS work to develop, maintain, and improve the Town’s geographic information resources. Creates and maintains GIS data; performs quality assurance and quality control; produces maps and other cartographic products; researches and integrates data; and provides support for GIS applications and workflows. Collaborates with Town departments to provide accurate geographic information that supports municipal operations, planning, and decision‑making.

Examples

of Duties

Create, edit, maintain, and quality-check GIS data, databases, feature classes, and map layers.
Interpret and incorporate information from plats, deeds, legal descriptions, engineering plans, as‑built drawings, and other source materials into GIS.
Develop clear, accurate, and useful maps and other GIS products for internal and external customers.
Research, analyze, and integrate GIS and related data from a variety of sources.
Support GIS data collection, verification, and maintenance in office and field environments as needed.
Assist with web‑based and enterprise GIS resources, including maps, applications, and data services.
Respond to GIS questions and service requests by helping users find, understand, and use geographic information.
Work with Town departments to understand business needs and identify practical GIS solutions.
Perform data quality assurance and quality control and help maintain standards for accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Create and maintain documentation, metadata, procedures, and other resources that support reliable GIS operations.
Assist with GIS‑related projects, process improvements, automation, technology evaluations, and other initiatives as assigned.
Stay current with GIS technologies, methods, and practices and share knowledge with teammates and customers.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of education, training, certification, or experience in GIS, geography, planning, information technology, or a related field sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Minimum of 1 year of hands on experience using GIS software and working with geographic data, mapping, or related technology.
Ability to communicate effectively, provide quality customer service, and work collaboratively with others.
Valid Texas driver’s license and driving record in compliance with Town policy.

Physical Abilities

To perform essential functions of the job must be able to read, write, talk, see and hear.
Operate various office equipment, push, pull and/or lift equipment and supplies, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in GIS, geography, planning, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Two years of progressively responsible experience in Arc Pro/ArcGIS Online.
Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise or other enterprise GIS environments.
Experience working with municipal, utility, infrastructure, property, addressing, or public works GIS data.
Experience interpreting plats, deeds, legal descriptions, engineering plans, or as‑built drawings.
Experience with GIS field data collection, GPS, databases, CAD, or asset management systems.
Experience with GIS data quality assurance/quality control, documentation, or workflow improvement.

Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities

Working knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data, cartography, and data management practices.
Ability to accurately edit, analyze, organize, and maintain GIS data.
Ability to interpret technical source documents and translate information into GIS.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, research solutions, and learn new technologies.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both GIS and non‑GIS users.
Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and complete assignments independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours or in the field when operational needs require.