Stormwater GIS Technician

Stormwater GIS Technician – City of Minneapolis

The Stormwater GIS Technician supports the GIS and data management needs of the Regulatory group in the Surface Water and Sewers Division. This position is responsible for maintaining and updating stormwater infrastructure and Best Management Practices (BMP) data, supporting stormwater utility programs, managing field data applications, and creating maps and templates for internal and public use. The Technician may assist in system improvements, analysis, and documentation related to regulatory programs and water quality modeling.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

$36.04–$43.80 per hour, depending on qualifications.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of GIS databases and tools supporting stormwater programs.
• Update and maintain GIS data related to stormwater infrastructure.
• Perform GIS edits and updates to support the city’s Water Quality Model.
• Assist with coding and maintenance of computer programs that automate design, mapping, and GIS.
• Perform parcel updates and other items related to maintaining accurate datasets in support of the Stormwater Utility.
• Develop and maintain ArcGIS Online maps and web mapping applications.
• Document workflows, standard operating procedures, and GIS processes.
• Consult with staff and clients to help determine their system needs.
• Create maps and map templates in support of stormwater programs.
• Coordinate digitizing of City-owned stormwater utilities.
• Provide GIS system support to staff and train new users.

Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or Surveying with considerable coursework in computer programming or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience: Three years of related experience. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may qualify; may vary by position.

Licenses/Certifications: None required.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.

• Good knowledge of GIS concepts, including cartographic principles, geodatabases, geoprocessing, and web mapping.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design.
• Understanding of Python or other programming language and its application to GIS.
• Good knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to train others to use engineering and mapping software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Water Resources Regulatory Coordinator

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Frequently communicate both verbally and in writing, concentrate on tasks, remember names and details, make decisions, adjust to changes, examine/observe details, meet deadlines, discriminate colors, use math and perform calculations, and work alone and with others.

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