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DOE/DOQ - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES - The GIS Technician provides technical mapping and geographic data support to Planning and Development, Public Works, utilities, and other City departments. Under general supervision, this position maintains assigned GIS data, prepares maps, performs routine spatial analysis, and assists staff with approved GIS applications. The supervisor establishes priorities and coordinates advanced system needs with IT staff, vendors, or designated consultants.

Duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Create, update, and maintain assigned GIS layers, maps, and related records, including zoning, land use, City limits, streets, subdivisions, drainage, and utility assets, as assigned.
• Enter and update geographic and attribute data using approved plats, ordinances, record drawings, field observations, and other authorized sources.
• Prepare clear and accurate maps, exhibits, charts, and basic reports for development review, departmental operations, public meetings, and City projects.
• Perform routine spatial queries and analysis, including parcel searches, buffers, measurements, and summaries, under established procedures.
• Collect and verify field data using GPS equipment and approved mobile applications; coordinate site access and follow City safety procedures.
• Review assigned GIS data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy; correct routine errors and refer conflicting or uncertain information for review.
• Maintain metadata, source references, update logs, and written instructions for assigned datasets and recurring mapping tasks.
• Assist with maintaining existing web maps, dashboards, and mobile data collection forms using approved City GIS tools and established access permissions.
• Respond to routine mapping and data requests from City staff and the public in accordance with City procedures; refer requests involving restricted data or release decisions to authorized staff.
• Provide basic GIS user assistance and demonstrations to City employees; refer advanced software, database, and system issues to IT staff or consultants.
• Coordinate routine data exchanges with agencies, engineers, and consultants; organize received files and identify missing information for supervisor follow-up.
• Assist IT staff, vendors, and consultants with GIS data preparation and testing for approved software integrations and system updates.
• Communicate workload, progress, and data concerns to the supervisor; obtain direction when departmental requests compete for available time.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; attend occasional evening meetings or provide emergency mapping support as assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with GIS mapping, data maintenance, and the technical support level of the position.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related field, or a GIS certificate with relevant training and experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.
• One (1) year of experience using GIS software for data maintenance and map preparation preferred. Relevant internships, fieldwork, and substantial coursework projects may be considered.
• Experience with municipal GIS, utility mapping, zoning, or public works data preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required when operating City vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online for editing data, preparing maps, and using existing web maps.
• Knowledge of basic cartography, GIS layers, attribute tables, coordinate systems, projections, and data quality procedures.
• Ability to interpret plats, record drawings, aerial imagery, and other source documents for mapping purposes.
• Basic understanding of zoning, land use, streets, drainage, and utility infrastructure, or ability to learn these subjects.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment and mobile GIS applications; familiarity with AutoCAD files preferred.
• Ability to perform routine spatial queries, measurements, and summaries and explain results clearly.
• Ability to organize files, maintain metadata, document updates, and identify conflicting or incomplete data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with staff, consultants, developers, and the public.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage assigned deadlines, protect restricted information, and refer advanced technical issues to appropriate personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time, carry, hold or lift up to 25 pounds, push, pull, squat, or crouch, file or routine reports and documents and or drive to a variety of meetings or locations. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations; communicating with others; reading and writing; and operating assigned equipment.

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any applicant selected for employment with the City of San Benito must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification, (if applicable). 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements should not be considered. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.  As the City’s demands change, so will the essential functions of this position.