Geographic Information System Technician

Geographic Information System Technician IOAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED
: 08/21 – 09/10/2026

Job Title
:
Geographic Information System Technician I

Entry Wage $26.77

Division Infrastructure Integrity

Standard Wage $33.46

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Mon-Fri; 1st Shift

Reports To Supervisor, Geographic Information Systems Technician

Job Code

Under direct supervision, the GIS Technician I will enter record information from gas and water projects into the District's Geographic Information System (GIS) and train in the duties of a GIS Technician II. Upon successfully completing all training and proficiencies of a GIS Technician I, a recommendation can be made for advancement to the position of GIS Technician II.

• Required
  - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) with minimum two (2) years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. or
• Required
  - Associate's Degree from a trade, vocational or technical college and/or higher, with an emphasis in GIS, geography, cartography and or related fields.

• Required
  - Minimum of 2 years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty; with a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma as listed above. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. and
• Required
  - Experience with data entry into a Geographic Information System and understanding the criticality of attention to detail.
• Preferred
  - Minimum of 2 years of GIS work experience within the last three (3) years or
• Preferred
  - Less than 1 year of GIS experience through the recent completion of a college (or trade, vocational or technical) educational program.

• Required
  - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
• Required
  - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

• Proficiency with a Geographic Information System data management software. ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience is preferred. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Open Text, and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Entry proficiency)
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Proficiency with personal computers and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and phone systems.
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.

• Enter record information from proposed and as-built drawings, completion reports, service cards, and various other record sources into the District's Geographic Information System.
• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.
• Learn the District's GIS data entry standards, workflows, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal GIS skills.
• Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, reporting discrepancies/variances found and facilitating changes, as directed.
• Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.
• Accept written and verbal instruction in revising and updating GIS in collaboration with District personnel.
• Copy and file various engineering records for various…