Geographic Information Systems Technician I

Summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking an entry-level Geographic Information Systems Technician I to support the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. The role performs GIS data creation, maintenance, analysis, quality control, mapping, and infrastructure data integration, while also managing mobile devices and supporting survey activities.

Responsibilities

• Collects, creates, compiles, maintains, and updates the department’s GIS. Performs data research, investigation, and verification. Assists with solving technical problems and determining possible solutions. Conducts quality assurance of the data prepared for entry into geographic information system
• Responsible for creating, manipulating and editing SLCDPU’s spatial data as obtained from various sources including CAD drawings, GPS data, as-built drawings, historical paper maps, and handwritten schematics or survey notes
• Performs intermediate GIS analysis functions to create maps and reports to help communicate results
• Analyzes existing infrastructure drawings and incorporates newly accepted infrastructure data into GIS
• Prepares digital, online, and hard copy maps for distribution to and/or access to SLCDPU staff, outside organizations and the general public
• Performs quality control reviews; ensures the technical integrity of data, the accurate input/coding of data, and the spatial accuracy of data; utilizes spatial coordinate geometry to verify the input of GPS survey data
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

• Graduation from high school or equivalency, including course work in trigonometry and/or algebra, and three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: computer-aided design and drafting, GIS, surveying, or computer data entry. Two years post-high school training in civil engineering, computer science, GIS, surveying, or a related field may be substituted for two years' work experience
• Ability to operate computers and basic familiarity with AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Familiarity with basic surveying methods and techniques
• Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies and the general public under a variety of circumstances
• Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Graduation from high school or equivalency, including course work in trigonometry and/or algebra, and three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: computer-aided design and drafting, GIS, surveying, or computer data entry. Two years post-high school training in civil engineering, computer science, GIS, surveying, or a related field may be substituted for two years' work experience
• Ability to operate computers and basic familiarity with AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Familiarity with basic surveying methods and techniques
• Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies and the general public under a variety of circumstances
• Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services