GIS Specialist

An employee in this classification will provide city staff with technical, operational, and analytical date support; general service support activities related to the City’s infrastructure with primary emphasis on the implementation, management, and support activities to optimize the use of GIS and asset management technology throughout the City; prepare CAD drawings, maps, graphs, and other pictorial presentations.

Tasks are performed under the direction of the City Engineer or their designee.

An employee in this class may be called upon to any or all of the following:

• Develop and maintain GIS and asset management system.
• Collect and analyze technical data and recommend corrective actions related to the City’s asset management structure.
• Analyze underground water and sewer infrastructure performance data and provide risk failure analysis to assist with asset capital improvement funding.
• Provide maintenance and support for GIS and asset management systems related to utility billing, meter reading, SCADA, work order processes and payment systems.
• Assist with Capital Improvement Program; planning and development projects and the formulation of capital budgeting and other related activities.
• Assist in training of field staff and office personnel in the use and application of existing and new computer technologies.
• Together with the City’s Informational Systems Department, develop implementation of emergent technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational computer application issues.
• Develop and maintain contacts with contractors and vendors on software and hardware developments.
• Identify hardware and software security issues and develop potential resolutions.
• Assists or lead in development and acquisition of grant funding.
• Computer assisted drafting
• Accumulate date and prepare CAD drawings used in the design of new utilities or other projects.
• Review accuracy of inspectors’ reports and prepare “as-built” plans.
• Assist in designing new utilities.
• Prepare details, layouts and make maps from engineering records and notes or legal descriptions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Considerable knowledge in the principles, practices and applications with mobile workforce technology and GIS applications.
• Considerable skill in the use of AutoCAD and/or Micro Station software to prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of drafting theory and practices to a wide variety of municipal engineering activities.
• Ability to analyze and formalize solutions to complex operational problems, and scope solution remedies to administrative staff.
• Ability to effectively direct work effort of assigned personnel as a task leader.
• Maintain a good rapport with personnel, residents, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of computer operations including work processing, database management, spreadsheets, mapping, graphics, and asset management.

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan.
• Driving record must meet the City’s standards for insurability.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, Computer Science or Engineering OR an Associates of Science with at least two (2) GIS courses.
  • Diploma or Official, Sealed transcripts REQUIRED with application
• Three (3) years GIS working experience or a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in GIS management and administration, computer maintenance management system software or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge for proficiency in GIS operations and CAD systems.
• Certification in computer maintenance management software, GIS software administration or management or equivalent experience.
  • Certification REQUIRED with application
• Within one (1) year from the date of hire, successfully complete ESRI Training.

$83,544/year - $90,011/year (After 3 years)

Excellent benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

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