GIS Technician Job Prineville area,Oregon USA,IT/Tech

The GIS Technician will support the information technology team by managing and executing geographic information system (GIS) projects. This role involves utilizing the ESRI suite of technologies, with a focus on ArcGIS Pro, to perform spatial analysis and manage geospatial data. The technician will collaborate with various departments to leverage spatial data for informed decision‑making and to enhance community services. Additionally, the position offers opportunities for professional development within the geospatial industry.

Responsibilities

Data Management: Assist with the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of spatial datasets, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Help support the development and implementation of data standards and protocols for GIS operations.

Spatial Analysis: Conduct spatial analyses to support planning, resource management, and decision‑making processes. Utilize GIS techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within spatial data.

Cartography and Visualization: Design and produce high-quality maps and visualizations for internal and public consumption. Ensure maps adhere to cartographic principles and effectively communicate spatial information.

Database Management: Understand how to access GIS databases, including data storage, retrieval.

Application Development: Learn & Develop custom GIS applications, tools, and scripts to automate workflows and enhance GIS capabilities. Strong interest in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL is preferred.

User Support and Training: Assist in providing technical support and training to GIS users across the organization. Assist users with GIS software usage, troubleshooting, and best practices.

Research and Innovation: Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in GIS and spatial analysis. Explore innovative approaches to GIS problem‑solving.

Collaboration and Communication: Foster collaboration and knowledge‑sharing among GIS team members and stakeholders. Communicate GIS concepts and findings to non‑technical audiences in a clear and accessible manner.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (or in current process of obtaining) in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preferred to have a minimum of 1 year of experience in GIS workflows, application development with Experience Builder, and data management techniques, preferably in a local government or public sector environment.
Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software platforms.
Interest in spatial analysis techniques.
Entry level experience in programming languages commonly used in GIS, such as Python, and Java Script
Analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to take direction and initiative on multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of local government operations, policies, and regulations is desirable.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,…