GIS Technician bei Clean Water Services, OR

About the Department

The Digital Solutions department is seeking a GIS Technician. This position performs entry-level through moderately complex tasks associated with grade level, and related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data creation and management.  This position maintains and updates the District’s enterprise GIS database, performs data creation and maintenance, and assists with data transformation, analysis, and visualization.  This position conducts quality control checks of data and ensures accuracy of District’s GIS database.  Provides support to GIS Analyst in identifying and troubleshooting operational issues and problems related to GIS software and data management.

Position Duties

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification.  The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Perform routine GIS data maintenance, manipulation, and analysis.  Ensure data is entered into the enterprise GIS database, and related asset management and permitting databases, in a timely manner consistent with District procedures and database requirements.  
2. Create and update map templates, illustrations, and custom maps using GIS software and cartographic techniques to represent spatial data.  Update and maintain sanitary and stormwater GIS layers and attribute data in accordance with District cartographic standards. 
3. Collect field data using GPS related technology to update the GIS database and asset records.  Prepare and format information, and verify the accuracy and integrity of the data transferred into the GIS database.
4. Utilize design and construction drawings to digitize utility assets into GIS, and ensure accuracy of critical asset characteristics and location information.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro
• Principles and practices of geodatabase use
• Mapping and cartography
• Web map design,
• Project monitoring and data management
• Modern office equipment
• Practices and methodologies for providing effective customer service
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
  
  

SKILL IN: 

• GIS processes and basic data analysis
• Mapping applications and web-based map production
• Reading and interpreting topographic, location, and property maps
• Reading and interpreting utility or infrastructure layouts, design and construction drawings, illustrations, and other graphics
• Database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and office applications
• Troubleshooting issues and providing solutions
• Prioritizing and handling user requests
• Providing training and instruction; and preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures
  
  

ABILITY TO: 

• Effectively utilize ArcGIS tools and applications
• Interpret technical manuals and procedures
• Document processes and procedures
• Maintain accurate spatial and tabular data
• Understand infrastructure and utility networks and records
• Interpret design and construction drawings
• Keep current on new GIS software and tools
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Patiently assist users of all levels
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

A minimum of 1 year experience which includes GIS, cartography, infrastructure or community design, technical review or management of sanitary or storm sewer utility networks, as a computer, engineering or GIS technician, or related work; or 

Associate's Degree, or college level degree in progress, in GIS, geography, environmental science, engineering, information systems, computer office applications, operating systems, or a related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.