GIS / Engineering Technician

Summary of Job
Under direct supervision, represent the Director, and assist Engineering Department staff on tasks including, but not limited to, the following.

• Maintain the daily GIS operations including ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, as well as all desktop and mobile applications for various departments.
• Utilizing ArcGIS, apply asset management principles to both new and existing infrastructure.
• Provide GIS system administration, database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, georeferencing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments.
• Inspect and oversee the construction of Public Works infrastructure to ensure that construction and materials comply with regulations, plans and specifications.
• Compile daily construction info for monthly pay estimates.
• This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities of this position. The incumbent may be required to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Tasks Routinely Performed

• Maintain a proactively developing GIS system that uses ESRI’s Enterprise License Agreement for Small Governments which includes: ArcServer, ArcGIS Online, ArcDesktop, ArcGIS Pro, and extensions. Create and edit maps and apps used throughout different platforms in various departments.
• Analyze spatial data through the use of mapping software.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain geospatial web applications and data collection workflows.
• Create, maintain, and update maps, drawings, spreadsheets, data files, and documentation for a variety of uses both internally and externally.
• Analyze various operations within City departments and adapt GIS applications to suit.
• Provide support to all City offices with GIS software applications.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123.
• Utilize aerial imagery to create new data and perform quality control on existing data.
• Collaborate with other city staff to maintain, update, and understand software relating to parking and LPR technologies.
• Use GIS and other programs for asset management of infrastructure.
• When needed, examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards for approval of installation.
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures with management to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Record quantities and locations of materials installed and verify proper elevation of installation.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that construction conforms to plans, specifications and regulations.
• Use survey equipment to inspect and verify locations of infrastructure. Spirit level, RTK GPS, and other instruments may be required.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities.
• Compute monthly construction pay estimates of work completed for approval by management.
• Prepare asbuilts of construction installation with the use of Autodesk and ArcGIS software products.
• Use survey equipment to perform duties related to inspecting, GIS, and data collection as needed.
• Assist City Project Manager and other Engineering Department staff in daily activities. Also, assist other intergovernmental entities, as needed, with requests as they pertain to the engineering / public works departments.
• Must maintain proper relations with the public, coworkers, management and other City staff.
• Shall be subject to recall any time before or after regularly scheduled shift.
• Shall use GIS for locating infrastructure and ongoing maintenance functions.
• Shall attend seminars or training to maintain required education.
• Various other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and an associate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field from an accredited two or four year college plus three years of related experience; or a minimum of five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Public works construction inspection experience desired and safe work practices and methods required.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Wisconsin with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass post-offer physical examination.
• Must have regular, predictable attendance.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Maintain a proactively developing GIS system that uses ESRI’s Enterprise License Agreement for Small Governments which includes: ArcServer, ArcGIS Online, ArcDesktop, ArcGIS Pro, and extensions. Create and edit maps and apps used throughout different platforms in various departments.
• Analyze spatial data through the use of mapping software.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain geospatial web applications and data collection workflows.
• Create, maintain, and update maps, drawings, spreadsheets, data files, and documentation for a variety of uses both internally and externally.
• Analyze various operations within City departments and adapt GIS applications to suit.
• Provide support to all City offices with GIS software applications.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123.
• Utilize aerial imagery to create new data and perform quality control on existing data.
• Collaborate with other city staff to maintain, update, and understand software relating to parking and LPR technologies.
• Use GIS and other programs for asset management of infrastructure.
• When needed, examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards for approval of installation.
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures with management to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Record quantities and locations of materials installed and verify proper elevation of installation.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that construction conforms to plans, specifications and regulations.
• Use survey equipment to inspect and verify locations of infrastructure. Spirit level, RTK GPS, and other instruments may be required.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities.
• Compute monthly construction pay estimates of work completed for approval by management.
• Prepare asbuilts of construction installation with the use of Autodesk and ArcGIS software products.
• Use survey equipment to perform duties related to inspecting, GIS, and data collection as needed.
• Assist City Project Manager and other Engineering Department staff in daily activities. Also, assist other intergovernmental entities, as needed, with requests as they pertain to the engineering / public works departments.
• Must maintain proper relations with the public, coworkers, management and other City staff.
• Shall be subject to recall any time before or after regularly scheduled shift.
• Shall use GIS for locating infrastructure and ongoing maintenance functions.
• Shall attend seminars or training to maintain required education.
• Various other related duties, as assigned.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for at least 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy items, 40 to 50 pounds required.
• Must be able to climb ladders, enter and exit manhole structures and utility trenches.
• Must have no impairments that limit work capabilities in year-round weather conditions.
• The performance of tasks may involve exposure to machinery and its moving parts, exposure to fumes and airborne particles and the noise level in the work environment.
• Must be free of limitations for seat belt use or restrictions that impair entering or existing vehicles or equipment.
• Must have no restrictions that impair starting and stopping procedures in vehicles.
• Must have no climbing or height restrictions.
• Must have no limitations for bending, crouching, stopping or kneeling.
• Must have no restrictions to repetitive movement of arms and neck while speaking on the telephone, typing working on the computer keyboard or using other equipment and frequent sitting while using these devices.

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