Public Utilities GIS Coordinator

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications September 18, 2024. Position may close any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

STARTING SALARY: $32.00-$39.00/hourly, depending on experience.

STATUS: Regular (Benefitted)

DEPARTMENT: Public Utilities

SUMMARY: Under direction of the Engineering Manager, designs, operates, oversees, and maintains the Sandy City Department of Public Utilities Geographic Information System (GIS). Coordinates GIS activities in cooperation with various City Departments, and between the City and other entities. Coordinates GIS database development and maintenance, including coordination with Cityworks database. Provides and oversees automated cartographic and related database services. Performs surveying, mapping, graphic illustrations, general planning research and related report preparation duties. Performs supervisory functions for GIS personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geography, planning, engineering, cartography, GIS, or a related field. Requires two years progressively responsible mapping/computer experience that includes use of a computerized mapping or Geographic Information System; may substitute any equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid Utah Driver's License. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of concepts of database design, development, and application as related to GIS; software and hardware maintenance, asset management, PC use and practices; digitizing and plotting techniques; the nomenclature, symbols, techniques, and mathematics of mapping; drafting techniques and procedures; map interpolation, aerial photograph interpretation. Great responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials and for making decisions affecting the activities of other people and liability of the City; resolving issues with disgruntled public; supervise work activities of technicians or interns. Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments and agencies; requires well-developed sense of strategy and timing; constant contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules; must be able to follow complex written and oral instructions; must be able to write professional reports. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Requires regular use of office equipment, including a telephone, computer, a digitizer, plotter, printer, GIS equipment and software, including Structured Query Language (SQL), and blueprint machine.

NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level.