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Graphic Information Systems (Water & Wastewater Market Sector)

The GIS group, falling within the water and wastewater sector, provides comprehensive geospatial services across all market sectors. Leveraging the full suite of ESRI software, we support most groups within DOWL, including engineering, geotechnical, hydrology, surveying, planning, public communication and environmental services. Our team utilizes the most appropriate tools to enhance project outcomes, from ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 for field operations to the development of internal and public-facing web maps, web applications, and Story Maps. We also provide cartographic support, manage raster and vector data for geospatial analysis, and ensure seamless integration of field data into our GIS workflows.

Summary

The GIS Technician 2 is responsible for performing basic Geographic Information System (GIS) services with limited oversight using ArcGIS software for a variety of civil engineering, planning, permitting, and survey related tasks. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, and solid organizational and technical skills. A GIS Technician 2 should demonstrate proficiency with a full range of GIS fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing Market Sector Software (ArcGIS Pro) - Developing Preferred but not required - AutoCAD Map, Civil 3D Technical Expertise Solid understanding of technical fundamentals Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight Performs quality control of basic deliverables Eager to learn and expand skill set Teamwork

Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others:

GIS database adds/updates/deletes Complex figures Publish services to Portal Data output in tabular format Basic field data collection Understanding Budget and Schedule

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitor results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs the following:

Database field data types The basic parts of a map figure (e.g., north arrow, legend, title, etc.) Topology Basic portal & data store management Basic understanding of coordinate systems Client Interaction

Limited direct client interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy and work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

None

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 2 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may also need to perform field data collection activities and encounter bright sunlight, seasonal temperatures and weather, and uneven terrain.

Work Environment

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.