Gis Technician Ii - G119

Salary: $19.75 Hourly
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2023-00000117
Department: Public Works
Division: Repairs And Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates, designs, and edits GIS map documents using ESRI ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro Software. Creates maps for other divisions.
  
• Collects and edits field data using ArcCollector and ArcGIS Online.

• Compiles Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for data organization.
  
• Fulfills large print requests using a Canon plotter printer.
  
• Works with current satellite imagery to fulfill interdepartmental map requests.
  
• Uses a city-wide Enterprise Geodatabase to compile map documents using various feature datasets and feature classes.
  
• Gathers field data for various maps.

• Updates inventory databases
  
• Creates and maintains Public Works Emergency Response Map monthly or when a severe storm occurs.
  
• Assists supervisor when tasked with other projects.
  
• Assists the Technicians with daily work to ensure all databases are kept up to date and correct.
  
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Knowledge of ESRI Collector (data gathering app).
  
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and solving problems.
  
• Skill in performing quality assurance activities.
  
• Skill in communicating technical information, project plans, and status information to people o with varying levels of expertise.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Abiltiy to operate equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship. Having had a similar position for two or more years preferred or possess any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the equivalent work. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and must distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
  
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
  
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
  
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
  
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
  
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
  
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
  
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
  
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
  
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
  
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
  
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
  
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
  
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Sunray Cleaners discounts
• Adopt a pet for Free from Animal Control
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education?

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any specialized training in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, or a related field? If so, please explain.
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Do you have any work experience in Geographic Information System, drafting, design, computer-assisted planning, or a related field?
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Briefly describe any work experience in Geodatabases in ArcMap or ArcMap Pro?
Required Question