Gis Technician

Salary: $24.56 - $36.84 Hourly
Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02622
Division: Public Works
Department: Asset and Performance Management
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
The GIS Technician provides assistance with enterprise level GIS maintenance, map production, GIS application/interface configuration and development, user training/troubleshooting and other duties as assigned supporting the asset management and data information systems functions of the Public Works Division.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspection and field collection of the location and attributes of the assets maintained by the Public Works Division.
• GIS integration of spatial and tabular data related to Public Works assets, maintained as hardcopy maps and files, spreadsheets, databases, CAD files, field data and GIS data from multiple county departments and other government units. Update existing data sets to keep data current and maintain data integrity.
• Create maps for presentation and publication using appropriate thematic mapping techniques to clearly, accurately and concisely present spatial, statistical and attribute data.
• Assist with the configuration of commercial GIS related software and development of customized GIS applications and interfaces to allow end users to interact with, analyze and modify GIS data sets.
• Provide assistance, training, advice and guidance to engineers, technicians and related staff in advanced and complex geographic information system principles, procedures and practices, accepted industry standards and best management practices.
• The employee is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for self and others and is accountable for such as described in the Carver County Personnel Policy. Regular attendance is essential to the maintenance of a smooth and consistent work flow of the employee's responsibilities and the functions of the department as a whole.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associates Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or closely-related field (Examples include Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Land Surveying)
and
• Valid Class D Driver's License or evidence of mobility.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Land Surveying or related field
• One year of GIS work experience
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks and background check.
01
Do you have an Associates Degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or closely related field? (Examples include Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Land Surveying, Geography, Geomatics and similar.)

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Please select the highest level of education attained in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Geomatics or relate field of study with an emphasis in GIS:

• Associates Degree
• Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program
• Completed Bachelors Degree
• Enrolled in a graduate program
• Completed Masters Degree or a Graduate Certificate
• None of the above

04
Select the number of semester credits complete in GIS focused coursework:

• None/less than 16 credits
• Completed 16 credits
• More than 16 credits

05
Select the amount of work experience you posses in a GIS-focused position:

• None/less than six months
• More than 6 months but less than two years
• Two or more years

06
Select the amount of work experience you posses using ArcGIS 10 or higher:

• None/less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years or more

07
Please indicate the areas below in which you have significant work experience. Select all that apply, and ensure the work history portion of your application supports your answer.

• Editing data
• Enterprise geodatabases
• GPS data collection
• Transportation data
• Linear referencing
• None of the above

08
Select other software with which you have significant work experience. Select all that apply:

• AutoCAD
• ArcGIS Online
• Cartegraph
• Other asset management software
• None of the above

Required Question