GIS Technician - CITY OF WAXAHACHIE
Waxahachie, TX 75168
About the Job
Under general direction, perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the maintenance and development of Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, metadata, applications, maps, printing and scanning, reports, queries, etc. to support the GIS Division and other Departments as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry level class in the GIS series. Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the professional journey level class of GIS Analyst; and exercises no lead or supervisory responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the GIS systems and applications; coordinate GIS efforts with City departments.
Develop and maintain a centralized GIS database along with additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software.
Operate various types of GIS computer workstations and related equipment including printers, plotters, digitizers and ESRI ArcGIS Software Suite.
Use or edit existing programs to create reports, maps, data and automate procedures to prepare graphic materials for integration into GIS and for presentation, including: City"s main interactive web map using City"s GIS layers; Planning and Zoning interactive web map with current zoning cases; Interactive story maps such as Zoning Cases Story Map, Parks and Recreation Story Map, Historical Properties Story Maps, Things to do in Waxahachie Story Maps; Map Series presentation for Planning and Zoning and City Council Public Hearing Meetings.
Maintain inventory of system maps as related to GIS (convert from CAD when necessary), updating and distributing GIS maps and new information as they become available.
Provide GIS and other database development, management and maintenance, participating in the solution of system hardware and software problems.
Enter newly assigned addresses into GIS system and sync with NCTCOG"s 911 database.
Assign or create new addresses on plats, replats, and final plats of lots/subdivision.
Work with City departments and outside agencies to identify GIS opportunities and organize projects and work products.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor"s Degree plus one-year related experience. Job related experience may substitute for the required education on year-for-year basis
License and Certificates:
When driving is a requirement of the classification: A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Computer-based GIS and their applications.
GIS software development tools.
Statistical and research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and presentation of data.
Computerized applications for research, analysis and presentation (spreadsheet, database and presentation programs.
Printers, plotters, scanners, digitizers, etc. and their operations.
AutoCAD, HTML and CSS and/or similar products.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Operations, services and activities of the city.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Apply the principles and practices of GIS.
Read and interpret technical information, construction plans and complex maps.
Use specific computer systems and software packages required for the job.
Collect, organize, and analyze technical, statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research and other City functions.
Prepare graphics and a variety of maps.
Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Employment Type: Full-Time
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry level class in the GIS series. Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the professional journey level class of GIS Analyst; and exercises no lead or supervisory responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the GIS systems and applications; coordinate GIS efforts with City departments.
Develop and maintain a centralized GIS database along with additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software.
Operate various types of GIS computer workstations and related equipment including printers, plotters, digitizers and ESRI ArcGIS Software Suite.
Use or edit existing programs to create reports, maps, data and automate procedures to prepare graphic materials for integration into GIS and for presentation, including: City"s main interactive web map using City"s GIS layers; Planning and Zoning interactive web map with current zoning cases; Interactive story maps such as Zoning Cases Story Map, Parks and Recreation Story Map, Historical Properties Story Maps, Things to do in Waxahachie Story Maps; Map Series presentation for Planning and Zoning and City Council Public Hearing Meetings.
Maintain inventory of system maps as related to GIS (convert from CAD when necessary), updating and distributing GIS maps and new information as they become available.
Provide GIS and other database development, management and maintenance, participating in the solution of system hardware and software problems.
Enter newly assigned addresses into GIS system and sync with NCTCOG"s 911 database.
Assign or create new addresses on plats, replats, and final plats of lots/subdivision.
Work with City departments and outside agencies to identify GIS opportunities and organize projects and work products.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor"s Degree plus one-year related experience. Job related experience may substitute for the required education on year-for-year basis
License and Certificates:
When driving is a requirement of the classification: A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Computer-based GIS and their applications.
GIS software development tools.
Statistical and research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and presentation of data.
Computerized applications for research, analysis and presentation (spreadsheet, database and presentation programs.
Printers, plotters, scanners, digitizers, etc. and their operations.
AutoCAD, HTML and CSS and/or similar products.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Operations, services and activities of the city.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Apply the principles and practices of GIS.
Read and interpret technical information, construction plans and complex maps.
Use specific computer systems and software packages required for the job.
Collect, organize, and analyze technical, statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research and other City functions.
Prepare graphics and a variety of maps.
Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Source : CITY OF WAXAHACHIE