Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College

2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $22.74- $27.47 (GS.8)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 100 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department:  Technology Services

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for developing and maintaining the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to facilitate research, planning, presentation, and reporting of information. Analyzes, plans, creates, manages and implements GIS applications. Provides technical assistance to citizens, design professionals, and City staff. Work is performed with limited supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: 

The GIS Technician is the first level of a five-level GIS position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Analyzes, manipulates and prepares reports from GIS applications.

Creates and updates maps and other cartographic products by gathering and reviewing data, copying data and entering data into the GIS system. 

Posts work orders, map corrections, and new and modified information. 

Creates and converts geographic and facilities data for inclusion into GIS.

Creates related metadata. Performs database administration by creating and revising tables. 

Creates queries, forms and reports that contain a variety of information. 

Provides support to users by troubleshooting and training users on GIS applications. 

Assists users with printers, plotters, and copiers. Creates and maintains GIS layers in applicable databases.

Coordinates, develops, tests and modifies GIS applications for use by end-users, including entry/inquiry screens and print layouts. 

Develops related system documentation and creates user guides.

Reviews and processes request associated with public works' fees; collects fees for plans, specifications and/or other related items.

Collects and verifies field data by conducting visual inspections of applicable sites.

Assists in providing information and assistance to customers regarding a variety of issues which may include supplying initial statistics to potential bidders on City contracts; inputting and communicating contract information to interested parties; coordinating appeal processes; responding to fee change requests; locating and issuing maps and/or performing other related activities.

Uses, carries and answers cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any): 

Duties also include photo/video editing work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Associate's Degree with training emphasis in Geographic Information Systems, mapping, database design or other closely related field and one (1) year previous experience involving geographical information systems or relational databases; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. Experience editing video and photos.  

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques including computerized mapping and digital data creation and conversion, manipulation and analysis; GIS database administration principles, methods and techniques, including quality control methods and practices; relational databases; cartographic principles as it relates to GIS and customer service principles.

Skill in creating and interpreting data models and interrelations; using a computer and related software applications; converting data to and from multiple platforms; reading a variety of technical maps, drawings, and other related items; understanding, using and applying database management systems, tools and techniques; collecting, interpreting and integrating relevant geographic data from multiple sources; preparing accurate GIS cartographic products; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check /check/fingerprinting fingerprinting / CJIS check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

JES 3/26/25

KJF 260226