GIS TECHNICIAN

Opening Date: February 23, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.07 - $36.32 per hour

Hiring Range: $25.07 – $30.70 per hour

The statements and information in this document are neither intended to nor do they create contractual or other rights on behalf of any person hired by the City.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the GIS Manager, support the creation, maintenance, and delivery of high-quality spatial data, maps, and analysis. This role focuses on data integrity, cartographic production, field data collection, and supporting enterprise GIS workflows that help stakeholders make informed decisions.

SUPERVISOR

GIS Manager

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED

None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet performance standards established with the employee's manager.
• Job attendance is required, except for authorized leave.
• Create, edit, and maintain geodatabases (file/enterprise), feature classes, domains, subtypes, and metadata.
• Perform data quality checks (topology, attribute integrity, schema alignment, projections) and resolve issues.
• Standardize, clean, and import/export data among several sources such as but not limited to: GIS, CAD, and tabular (CSV, XLSX, shapefiles)
• Produce publication-ready maps, web maps, and dashboards with clear symbology, labeling, and layout.
• Maintain map templates, branding style guides, and cartographic standards.
• Execute routine analyses (buffer, overlay, spatial joins, selections, geocoding).
• Compile findings into easy-to-understand reports and map products for internal and public audiences
• Collect and verify data using GNNS/GPS data collectors and mobile apps (Arrow Gold RTK, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123).
• Support asset inventory, utility networks, right-of-way, land records, and capital projects as applicable.
• Publish, update, and manage layers, services, and apps in ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
• Assist with departmental accounts and individual user access, including specialized training, webinars, online training
• Utilize software tools for routine data conversions and batch updates.
• Document scripts/workflows and schedule routine tasks where appropriate.
• Respond to map/data requests, tickets, and stakeholder questions.
• Work with engineering, planning, public works, emergency management, redevelopment agency, IT, and other teams to meet GIS needs.
• Maintain process documentation, data dictionaries, SOPs, and versioning practices.
• Follow and improve data governance, naming conventions, and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (editing, symbology, layouts,
• geoprocessing tools).
• Solid understanding of projections/coordinate systems, cartography,
• geodatabases, and metadata.
• Competence with Microsoft Suite and data management (joins, field calculations, data cleanup).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

2. Special Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License with periodic verification by the City.

3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123,
• Experience Builder, or Dashboards.
• Familiarity with Python/arcpy, ModelBuilder, for ETL and automation.
• Experience integrating CAD (DWG/DXF) with GIS; understanding of utility/asset
• Knowledge of GNSS/GPS data collection, RTK workflows, and accuracy
• Basic SQL for querying enterprise geodatabases (e.g., SQL Server/PostgreSQL).
• Domain experience (utilities, public works, transportation, planning, emergency management, land records).
• Esri Technical Certification(s) or GISP (not required but a plus).
• FAA Part 107 (UAS) certification (not required but a plus).

4. Working Conditions: Employee(s) in this position perform in generally comfortable conditions involving intermittent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and reaching. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally bend, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Talking, hearing, and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic local travel required in the course of performing portions of job functions. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, frequent deadlines, and the general demands of the position.

NOTICE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of Midvale City to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs, please call 801-567-7223. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers, or employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. Midvale City requires, as condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

APPLICATIONS AND RESUME must be submitted online at Midvale.Utah.gov. This position is open until filled with the first review on March 9, 2026.

MIDVALE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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