GIS Technician II; Office
Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24155, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Computer Science
Overview
The Norfolk Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II that supports our GIS team. Duties involve the daily input and manipulation of GIS data for the Engineering Department as well as assisting customers.
Responsibilities- Uses Raw Water, Water Distribution, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Main, and Sewer Pump Station As-Builts and GPS/Survey data to record the respective assets to permanent record in the Utilities’ GIS Esri Enterprise geodatabase.
- Performs a broad range of GIS tasks related to data collection, maintenance, display, and analysis.
- Interacts with customers for water and sewer tap orders, and records requests.
- Interacts with employees, other City departments, and external customers.
- Reads and interprets City utility maps, plans, and technical documents.
- Compiles, digitizes, edits, and prepares high quality maps and exhibits for the Department, City Council, interdepartmental agencies, and the public.
- Prepares, revises, and maintains a wide variety of computer-generated maps and cartographic products using Esri ArcGIS software suite.
- Conducts and/or assists with field investigations as needed.
- Creates, edits, and updates Geodatabases as needed.
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Two years experience in GIS.
One year experience creating and editing data in ArcGIS, drafting, surveying, sub-professional engineering or a directly related field preferred.
- Requires ability to use a personal computer.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
Work Location:
500
E. Main Street, 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (up to two days remote work, per supervisor approval)
This position is an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights, weekends and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
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