GIS Analyst I

Department: Engineering | Reports To: GIS Supervisor | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

The GIS Analyst assists in the construction, maintenance, implementation, and application of the GIS databases for Greenville Water operations. This role involves compiling, organizing, entering, storing, and retrieving technical and historical data, as well as assisting in the maintenance of the department's general computer systems and network.

Responsibilities

• Compiles historical data from plat files, field books, engineering contract files, design drawings, meter accounts files, block books, and various governmental and technical sources for use in the construction of the utility mapping database.
• Performs Global Positioning System (GPS) field surveying techniques for the collection of raw data; creates and maintains data dictionary files.
• Instructs data for the spatial and relational database system through field acquisition, digital data input, and manipulation using various technical software.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the GIS database; performs quality assurance checks and records data into the system.
• Creates and maintains digital maps for use by Greenville Water employees; creates and converts AutoCAD drawings into appropriate system formatting.
• Applies map projections and geo-referencing to raster and vector data.
• Assists in backing up production and database files for storage.
• Ensures that accurate conversion operations and data are set to standards.
• Assists with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repairs of computer hardware, software, workstations, network hardware, printers, plotters, etc.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and/or classes to keep abreast of new GIS technology and applications.
• Performs general office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, compiling data for reports, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, and answering the telephone.
• Assists in receiving, reviewing, preparing, and/or submitting various records and reports, including digital files, database reports, work orders, blue book, meter orders, memos, and correspondence.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department supervisors and employees, customers, engineers, contractors, plumbers, City/County personnel, property/business owners, and the general public.
• Scans and updates digital plat, baseline, and other files.
• Determines location and correct project for work orders.
• Creates new plat files—scanning, finishing, and preparing pipe kill reports.

Requirements

• GIS Trainee:
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Six months of technical experience in GIS, CAD, surveying, or a related field; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• GIS Analyst I:
  • College coursework in Geomatics or a related field is required.
  • Three (3) years of technical experience in GIS, CAD, surveying, or a related field; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must possess a State of South Carolina Water Distribution Level C Operator's License.