GIS Technician I

A High School Diploma plus one (1) year of experience in engineering, surveying, coordinate geometry, geography, or a closely related field. Experience utilizing Esri ArcGIS is required.  Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of related GIS processes; research methods to determine right of way and ownership history; principles of geographic mapping and cartography; mathematics, statistics and spatial data analyses.

Performs technical functions necessary to create and maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS) data. Responsibilities include: interpreting as-built drawings and researching legal documents and applying this information to the maintenance of the spatial data layers; digitizing data both soft copy and hard; compile geographic and customer data; writing basic models using ModelBuilder and Python scripts; create reports; extracting, analyzing, and supporting customer data; preparing maps according to specified criteria; assisting all City departments and outside customers with requests for mapping products and other information; collecting and integrating Geographical Positioning System (GPS) data; create basic 3D models; provide basic technical how-to support and training/presentations to GIS users. Considerable tact and courtesy required in frequent contact with contractors, City staff, elected officials and the general public. Reports to a supervisor as assigned by the Department Director.

 

CLASSIFICATION DISTINCTIONS

 

This is a basic level of work in GIS.  Incumbents work with supervision readily available on tasks of a recurring nature. The classification is considered as basic level in a job family (GIS Technician I, II, and III).  

 

Incumbents are expected to learn and accomplish tasks of increasing complexity as they progress to the next level.  Knowledge of GIS principles is essential to the work.  Assignments within the classification may involve specialization in one area or another, such as responsibility for the maintenance of a specific layer data, or skill set development.

 

The GIS Technician I is distinguished from the second level in the complexity and variety of tasks.  This level is focused on the maintenance, entry, and analysis of spatial data. It also requires that the incumbent learn how to better utilize available GIS tools/technology for the production of mapping products.  

 

Achievement of the second level will be appropriate when the employee is able to independently produce high-quality complex mapping products with minimal errors; provide complex technical how-to support and training/presentations; create and maintain spatial data; complex modeling and scripting; and can maintain a high standard of work produced.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Review and prepare map and geographic record materials for entry into the GIS data base; enter data into the system.

Research and accomplish development transactions entering utility change information into the system; investigate utility history, interpret as-built descriptions; using the database, calculate customer baseline (i.e. current customers and potential customers).

 

Digitize/import mapping information in order to update and maintain mapping layers; verify data for accuracy; learn the implications of adjustments to the various layers given as-built descriptions.

 

Assist fellow colleagues, internal divisions, and other city departments with requests for maps and information regarding GIS.

 

Review proposed as-built and subdivisions; collect needed data to plan for future growth.

 

Following routine procedures generate and print maps according to specifications; train in the methods of writing programs and developing models for the production of more complex products.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Salary : $52,273