Board of Public Utilities - GIS Technician

Job Title: GIS Technician

Department: Technical Services

Reports To: Technical Services Manager

SUMMARY

Draft detailed utility maps, civil maps, and drawings showing relevant natural and constructed features. Compile and maintain utility paper and computer drawing and construction records. Maintain Microsoft Access and SQL databases. Manages and maintains AMI databases and meter programs. Analyzes various data and compiles reports based on results. Create and record all utility easements, scan prints and documents into and organized digital filing system. Uses the Outage Management, AMI, IVR, Engineering, and Call Reporting systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains Electric, Water, and Wastewater system maps.
• Analyzes survey data, source maps, photographs, or other data for addition into City and utility GIS systems.
• Acquires mapping and resource data in the field utilizing GPS and other survey or data collection techniques.
• Prepares clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detailed drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes.
• Prepares map sets, otherwise produces site information for utility and city planning, and field review.
• Creates and maintains various SQL databases.
• Creates and maintains web based maps.
• Develops and obtains easement records for the utility.
• Updates and maintains the AMI database and software system.
• Updates and maintains records for the Outage Management System.
• Assist various departments with ongoing and future projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• An Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Qualified applicants must have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SQL, Esri, and Auto Cad Map.  
• Candidate must be detail oriented with multi-tasking capabilities for various assignments.
• Aptitude for educational development in GIS and related fields.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403B with an employer match
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays