GIS Technician

Position open until filled. First review of candidates on 8/20/2026.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and maintain information pertaining to stormwater, water, sewer, pressurized irrigation, streets, and sidewalk programs using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Computer Aided Design (CAD), and various computer programs.
• Perform a variety of technical duties related to the development or creation of asset management, digitized maps, and recordation through GIS using a variety of computer program applications.
• Inspect Public Works infrastructure, which may involve walking over uneven terrain or crawling in and out of trenches.
• Oversee and participate in gathering GPS data for a GIS program.
• Assist in the evaluation of software programs and solutions.
• Assist with Public Works utility locating and marking.
• Add new data and manipulate existing data in multiple work files.
• Apply standards, procedures, commands, and data dictionary terminology.
• Perform basic computer coding.
• Attend meetings, maintain records, and prepare and submit reports orally or in writing.
• Oversee compliance with governmental regulations and monitor and enforce environmental laws.
• Resolve conflicts with contractors, businesses, and the public.
• Make presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Perform maintenance responsibilities as needed.
• Supervise and train full-time and part-time employees as required.
• Operate computers, GPS equipment, smart devices, and various software programs.
• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Provide assistance to others in person, in email, and on the telephone.
• Perform duties that may include physical effort such as lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Manage numerous tasks and assignments at a time with frequent interruptions.
• Work may require exposure to stressful circumstances, including meeting deadlines and contact with the public or other employees in negative situations.
• Resolve a variety of problems dealing with the management of GIS information and with the inspection and recordation of water, sewer, stormwater, or pavement systems.
• Use discretion within established codes, regulations, department and city policies, and engineering principles.
• Work closely with supervisors, other employees, contractors, business owners, and the public.
• Keep up to date with technology and current practices in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Valid Utah Driver's License.
• Occasionally may require work before or after regular business hours and work on weekends.

Skills

• Knowledge of field engineering principles and construction practices applied to public works infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation and maintenance of water, sewer, irrigation, stormwater, pavement, concrete, and other City owned assets.
• Knowledge of computer spreadsheets, asset management, databases, GIS/CAD programs (ESRI), SCADA, radio, and GPS systems.
• Understanding of construction materials and specifications used in the construction and maintenance of assigned responsibilities.
• Understanding in the proper application of the MUTCD, ATSSA Work Zone Safety guidelines, and OSHA.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Ability to use mathematical data in the analysis of assigned projects.
• Ability to prioritize needs and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the public.
• Skill in written and oral communications and in the operation of a computer and its various programs.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an air-conditioned office.
• No significantly hazardous conditions exist.
• May involve physical effort such as lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and prolonged sitting at a desk.
• May require exposure to stressful circumstances, including meeting deadlines and contact with the public or other employees in negative situations.
• Dealing with people in situations that may, at times, become confrontational, stressful, or uncomfortable.