Gis Support Technician (Dwu-Utility Automation & Integration)

Position Purpose

The Geographic Information System Support Technician Provides mapping, graphics, and ownership research services utilizing the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to support departmental processes.

Essential Functions

1 Creates, designs, and drafts graphs and maps for docket agendas, City Plan Commission, City Council, Board of Adjustments, other city departments, and public sector agencies; provides copies of existing maps as requested.

2 Researches, identifies, and determines property ownership for zoning, Board of Adjustment, and City Plan Commission to meet state-mandated ownership notification requirements.

3 Maintains a database on all zoning and board cases as mandated by the State of Texas; runs programs to extract information from the database to provide customized data in response to requests from management and the public.

4 Operates several graphics machines, kroy, binder, cameras, reflecting-projector, blue line, and xerox to complete projects.

5 Assists the general public, city employees, private sector companies, and government agencies in the use of maps, plats, files, and other records to provide quality customer service.

6 Conducts on-site land use surveys to provide information on current conditions for use by various City staff or outside agencies.

7 Takes photographs to document current conditions and enhance information included in presentations.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping experience with ESRI, ArcGIS.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• Associate’s degree (or higher) in a GIS field will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A GIS certificate will meet the required education and experience requirements.

PREFERENCES:

• Ability to read/plot legal descriptions, plans, and/or survey information is a plus.