GIS Technician

The Geographic Information Systems Technician is responsible for providing a high level of technical support for the data conversion and/or creation of spatial data in support of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prepares GIS mapping projects to illustrate water utility projects, qualify findings, and analyze for cause and effect. This position manipulates a variety of related data to produce digital and hardcopy GIS products.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS, Management Information Systems or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

• Two years of college with coursework in Engineering, Geography, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

• Three years’ experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer aided drafting and design software, cartography, and technical drafting applications.

• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

• Experience editing data in a Geometric Network using ArcMap

• Experience reading utility construction documents (design drawings, redlines, as builts, etc.)

• Experience using ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro

• Familiarity with editing in ArcGIS Pro

• Familiarity with editing data in an ArcGIS Utility Network would be a bonus

• Knowledge of civil engineering design of municipal infrastructure.

• Knowledge of symbols and terminology in civil engineering drawings.

• AutoCAD or Microstation experience

• ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro experience

• Cartography

• Familiarity with editing data in a Geometric Network using ArcMap

• Familiarity with editing in ArcGIS Pro