Utility GIS Technician

Location: Utilities

Department: Utility Department

Employment type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Under general supervision of the Utility Engineer, responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the GIS system for water and wastewater utilities. Responsible for GIS program planning, coordination, GIS mapping, database management and application development. Performs drawings, location of buried utilities, routine and complex technical related work in the areas of water, wastewater, distribution and collection system components and utilities facilities in the office and in the field.

Actively supports the City of Cottonwood’s mission, goals, objectives and strategies and promotes them within the utility. Exhibits personal and professional integrity at all times consistent with the organization’s mission, vision and values.

• Knowledge of geography and various methods and references common to GIS applications, such as coordinate systems, coordinate geometry (COGO), topology, mapping and cartographic standards.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standard GIS software and technology and of the development of web-based software.
• Knowledge of GIS programming languages and application development.
• Knowledge of relational database technologies (SQL Server or Oracle).
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in cartography, spatial analysis, geospatial data editing and use of ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Software Suite.
• Ability to become familiar with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform responsible and difficult project assignments involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to work in organized team efforts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to use statistical and spatial analysis tools to interpret geographic data.
• Ability to write reports, technical summaries, memorandums, training guides and procedure manuals.

Work involved in this classification includes periods of walking, sitting, keyboarding and telephone use. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate effectively on the telephone, in person, or in writing. The employee is often required to have mobility from one office to another; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance;

and stoop, crouch, and kneel. Specific vision abilities required include distinguishing color and adjusting focus. Some moderate lifting of 25-30 pounds may be required. Traveling may be required.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, geography, computer science and computer mapping. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the use and operation of GIS or an equivalent combination of education and experience that sufficiently demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must successfully complete comprehensive background check.

Must have or be able to obtain upon employment a valid AZ driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Grade 1 Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within one year of being employed.