GIS Technician at Lawrence Kansas Lawrence, KS

GIS TECHNICIAN job at Lawrence Kansas. Lawrence, KS.

Summary:

This position functions as a geographic information system (GIS) technician within the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Department. This includes maintaining a geographic information system (GIS) providing geospatial support for MSO including creation maintenance analysis and dissemination of geospatial data and associated mapping and informational.

The GIS Technician will provide support for MSO in field data collection updating GIS assets during construction activities responding to requests for information maps records and other materials from City Staff contractors outside agencies and the general public. Additionally the incumbent will perform field and office surveying duties prepare and distribute engineering-related correspondence and reports and operate various engineering computer GPS and peripheral.

Graduation from an accredited community college with an associate degree or four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in GIS geography cartography engineering or closely related discipline. A GIS certificate can be substituted for a specific degree and is an asset. Four years of professional GIS experience may be substituted for education requirements. Graduate hours or a degree are an successful candidate must have a valid drivers license and pass a post-offer City physical and drug screen.

This position is an on-site position with the potential for some remote location.

IC

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance:
  Various coverage levels available
• FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH
• other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement:
  Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)