Laborer 2 Semi-skilled (GIS and Engineering Assistant)

Department or Office: Engineering Department
Position: Laborer 2 Semi-skilled (GIS and Engineering Assistant)
Job Category: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)
Status: Temporary
FLSA Status: Covered, Non-exempt (Hourly)
Date of Announcement: March 24, 2025
Application Deadline: Until position is filled

Under the supervision of the City of Goshen’s Director of Public Works and GIS Coordinator, the GIS and
Engineering Assistant will assist with data collection, curb ramp assessments for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and other special projects related to Public Works and Engineering.

This temporary summer position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), which is widely used across industries to maintain and conduct analysis of
spatial data. The City’s GIS system uses the industry standard ESRI technology platform to track assets
and support complex decision making.

Opportunities to Gain Skills/Knowledge in:

➢ Spatial data creation, analysis, and communication

➢ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

➢ Active transportation principles and ADA compliance requirements

➢ Best practices for field data collection using Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

➢ Public infrastructure management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position but not all-inclusive.
➢ Organize, record, update, and ground-truth utility infrastructure data using ESRI’s ArcGIS

applications.
➢ Perform field work to gather GPS coordinates and other attribute data.
➢ Assess sidewalk curb ramps for ADA compliance.
➢ Practice excellent organization in maintaining data documentation.
➢ Prepare written reports, maps, diagrams, etc.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:
➢ High School Diploma, or equivalency; prior related work experience; or any equivalent combination

of education, training and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
➢ Ability to perform duties with limited supervision.

Preferred (not required) GIS Skills and Knowledge:
➢ Experience with one or more of the following ESRI programs: ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, ArcGIS Online,

Field Maps, and other ESRI applications
➢ Field experience with GPS data entry

Special Requirements:

➢ Minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license

➢ Ability to ride a bicycle.
➢ Willingness to work a flexible schedule when field activities warrant it.
➢ Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required:
➢ Ability to utilize departmental equipment and tools including computers, vehicles, GIS software, GPS

units, etc.
➢ Ability to manage and resolve recurring problems.
➢ Ability to exert physical effort to walk on flat to uneven surfaces.
➢ Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and reaching.

Mathematical Ability:
➢ Ability to add, to subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, calculate area,

calculate volume, and accurately measure with tape, wheel, and other devices.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
➢ Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of

restricted information.
➢ Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, other City personnel, and the public

verbally and in writing.

Environmental Adaptability:
➢ Ability to work effectively in an office and field environment.

Rate of Pay:
Hourly – $18.90
Grade 7 as designated by current salary ordinance.

Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Flexible hours)

Applications are available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen or online at
www.goshenindiana.org. Click Human Resources.




The City of Goshen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment. EOE/Drug Free/Smoke Free