FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt

 

PAY RANGE: $45,938.00 - $76,563.00

 

REPORTS TO:  GIS Manager

 

DIVISION: General

 

WORK LOCATION:  New Braunfels, Texas

 

SUMMARY

The GIS Technician duties and responsibilities include entry-level, technical geospatial work primarily related to water resources/utility operations data development, data and system maintenance, help desk/troubleshooting and agency-wide GIS support tasks.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Spatial data development, attribute population, data maintenance, QA/QC & metadata creation, primarily of horizontal/linear assets for utilities (water & wastewater) operations, and land assets data (easements, leases, deed ownership, etc.).

· Geo reference and digitize data from static sources, such as as-built plans/record drawings, plat maps, surveys (ability to interpret metes & bounds legal descriptions), aerial images and/or historical maps.

· Conversion of CAD data to GIS.

· Review new or existing data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness.

· Assist with maintaining up-to-date GIS enterprise databases of GBRA infrastructure.

· Process spatial data through a defined workflow, from acquiring or creating raw data to publishing web map services.

· Organize and maintain spatial data and non-spatial documents following a defined structure and upholding consistent standards, including metadata.

· Create print maps, exhibits and other GIS information products to industry cartographic and GBRA graphic design standards.

· Collection of field data using mobile device/GPS technology (Field Maps; Eos Arrow series high-accuracy GNSS).

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

· Basic understanding of fundamental concepts related to GIS and associated technology.

· Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Pro 3+.

· Familiarity with Portal for GIS (Enterprise GIS), ArcGIS Online, and field/mobile collection applications (Esri Field Maps, Survey123, Quick Capture).

· Knowledge and/or interest in basic GIS programming languages and tasks (SQL, Python, Arcade) preferred but not required.

· Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal/communication skills.

· Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and responsibility.

· Ability to research, troubleshoot and find appropriate training to learn new technology.

· Ability to take initiative in problem-solving and knowledge expansion related to GIS.

· Attention to detail.

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS 

Some college level coursework in GIS and its basic applications. Undergraduate degree or certificate in GIS preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE

Some college level coursework in GIS and its basic applications.

 

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, and basic motor skills to operate necessary computer programs. Occasionally fieldwork will be required to collect data and information, as necessary.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

PAY RANGE: $45,938.00 - $76,563.00