CADD and GIS Technician

About the role

The City of Milwaukee is seeking a CADD and GIS Technician 3 to conduct updates and maintenance of Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) mapping and the Geographic Information System (GIS), and prepare and design engineering construction drawings and plans using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software for the MWW Capital Improvements Program (CIP).

Responsibilities

• GIS DATA MANAGEMENT
  • Create, modify and oversee GIS workflows.
  • Develop and maintain mapping applications in collaboration with the MWW GIS Developer – Senior.
  • Maintain Engineering GIS standards and records of all map updates, plan as-builts and other revisions.
  • Train CADD and GIS Technicians to ensure proper maintenance of MWW mapping and GIS.
• DRAFTING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN
  • Use current CADD software to prepare and design capital improvement projects, including water main replacement, lead service line replacement, and water plant facility projects such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and process systems.
  • Use electrical power system software to perform modeling and preliminary analysis of electrical systems.
  • Perform layout and design of automation control cabinets using current automation software.
  • Train CADD and GIS Technicians to ensure proper drafting and design standards are followed.
• PERMIT REVIEW
  • Perform permit review using the City of Milwaukee computerized permit system.
  • Ensure completeness of the review to protect MWW infrastructure from encroaching/conflicting structures, proposed installations and construction methods.
  • Prepare as-built plans, records, and water service connection reports and respond to Digger’s Hotline requests.
  • Train CADD and GIS Technicians to ensure proper permit review and hotline responses.
• RECORDS AND RESEARCH
  • Request, record and maintain survey and utility locate requests for Engineering capital improvement projects.
  • Maintain the electronic filing of engineering plans and maps, and associated data.
  • Develop and maintain utility security system drawing records.
  • Review and modify Engineering drafting and design standards.

Qualifications

• Four years of municipal or utility engineering technician experience as an Engineering Technician or a CADD and GIS Technician, which includes two years of experience using CADD and/or GIS software performing drafting, design, and GIS map update duties related to the essential functions listed above.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Benefits

• The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

Pay

The current salary range (Pay Range 3TN) is $63,648-$87,738 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $66,194-$91,247 annually.