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Geographic Information Systems Technician I

Salt Lake City Corporation · Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$29.72–$32.85/hrFull-time

About the role

This is the entry-level position in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) series. Under the supervision of GIS Staff, incumbent performs technical work associated with the GIS for Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU). Work involves analyzing, evaluating, developing, and applying GIS tools, databases, layers, shapefiles, and graphics. This is a technical position requiring knowledge of computer system operations, database systems, computer mapping, and provides assistance and support to survey team. This position will also be managing over 300 mobile devices for SLCDPU, including iPhone, Droids, and MiFi devices. Job duties include researching best phone prices and practices, ordering, training, and troubleshooting for employees, using MDM (Mobile Device Manager), and reconciling bills.

Responsibilities

  • Collects, creates, compiles, maintains, and updates the department’s GIS.
  • Performs data research, investigation, and verification.
  • Assists with solving technical problems and determining possible solutions.
  • Conducts quality assurance of the data prepared for entry into geographic information system.
  • Responsible for creating, manipulating and editing SLCDPU’s spatial data as obtained from various sources including CAD drawings, GPS data, as-built drawings, historical paper maps, and handwritten schematics or survey notes.
  • Performs intermediate GIS analysis functions to create maps and reports to help communicate results.
  • Analyzes existing infrastructure drawings and incorporates newly accepted infrastructure data into GIS.
  • Prepares digital, online, and hard copy maps for distribution to and/or access to SLCDPU staff, outside organizations and the general public.
  • Performs quality control reviews; ensures the technical integrity of data, the accurate input/coding of data, and the spatial accuracy of data; utilizes spatial coordinate geometry to verify the input of GPS survey data.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalency, including course work in trigonometry and/or algebra, and three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: computer-aided design and drafting, GIS, surveying, or computer data entry.
  • Two years post-high school training in civil engineering, computer science, GIS, surveying, or a related field may be substituted for two years' work experience.
  • Ability to operate computers and basic familiarity with AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
  • Familiarity with basic surveying methods and techniques.
  • Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies and the general public under a variety of circumstances.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to work unconventional hours and overtime when required.

Benefits

  • Full City Benefits, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
  • Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
  • A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Pay

$29.72 - $32.85 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week

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