Gis Technician I And Ii

Starting pay and level are dependent upon qualifications/experience.

Nampa,

Job Title:

GIS TECHNICIAN I AND II

GIS Tech I - $21.71-$25.43/hour

GIS Tech II - $23.56-$28.20/hour

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Department: GIS

Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

GIS Systems Supervisor

Travel Required:

None

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

PERSI Eligible:
Yes

Positions Supervised:
None

Work Schedule:

10 hour shifts typically Monday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discount
• Other Great Benefits!

The principal function of an employee in this class is to create, update, and maintain geographic information system (GIS) datasets and related files. GIS Technicians at this level must be able to provide technical assistance and support to users including data maintenance procedures, GIS software support and map product generation. Technicians at this level receive a variety of assignments that require the application of the full range of GIS principles, methods, and techniques.

The incumbent must exercise sound judgment when executing this technical work, which requires good knowledge of computer mapping and related technology. Technicians are primarily concerned with base map dataset maintenance and general map production. This class is distinguished from the class of GIS Technician 1 by the performance of more complex GIS duties requiring detailed knowledge of GIS system architecture, data editing workflows and map production procedures.

The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisors, other City employees, contract engineers, vendors, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with occasional trips to various construction sites throughout the City.

• Develops and maintains comprehensive GIS data, including developing and editing GIS datasets, collecting, and verifying field data, importing GIS data from various sources, troubleshooting data errors, and interpreting GIS data to resolve questions about City infrastructure.
• Develops and maintains data layers to provide information on geographic features.
• Research and compiles information from a variety of sources to develop standardized data for incorporation into the GIS.
• Analyzes and interprets mapping data to verify accuracy and correct errors.
• Maintains City addressing, including addressing all new structures within the City addressing area, reviewing plats for compliance with street naming conventions, correcting problems with existing addresses, and answering questions from the public regarding addressing.
• Collects technical and field data through Global Position System (GPS) and/or visual inspection.
• Provides GIS technical support to users.
• Operates and maintains GIS equipment.
• Maintains City base maps and related files, including making custom prints and displays for City departments and the general public.
• Researches and responds to questions on a variety of issues from contractors, citizens and City employees relating to the activities of the Public Works department, including quoting related codes and ordinances when necessary, routing questions to appropriate personnel, researching and answering questions pertaining to utility locations, public rights-of-way and easements, property lines, and relevant standards.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends…