Geographic Information System Technician I

Metropolitan Utilities District; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Utilities District is seeking a GIS Technician I to enter gas and water project data into the District's GIS and support progression toward GIS Technician II. The role offers a structured training path under supervision and exposure to ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other enterprise systems.

You will work in a busy office setting with standard Monday–Friday hours, learn data entry standards, and assist with GIS data clean-up projects while maintaining accuracy in records and maps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years GIS data entry/editing experience.
• Associate's Degree with GIS emphasis or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enter record information from drawings, reports, and service cards into the District's GIS.
• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings for gas and water facilities.
• Learn GIS data entry standards and workflows to improve skills.
• Communicate GIS record information clearly to district personnel and outside agencies.
• Update GIS data in collaboration with District personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Ability to learn new software

Teamwork and independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED with GIS data entry experience

Associate's Degree with GIS emphasis

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

OpenText

SAP

Job description

Geographic Information System Technician I

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED: 08/21 – 09/10/2026

Job Title: Geographic Information System Technician I

Entry Wage $26.77

Division Infrastructure Integrity

Standard Wage $33.46

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Mon-Fri; 1st Shift

Reports To Supervisor, Geographic Information Systems Technician

Job Code 10010500

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the GIS Technician I will enter record information from gas and water projects into the District's Geographic Information System (GIS) and train in the duties of a GIS Technician II. Upon successfully completing all training and proficiencies of a GIS Technician I, a recommendation can be made for advancement to the position of GIS Technician II.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) with minimum two (2) years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. or
• Required - Associate's Degree from a trade, vocational or technical college and/or higher, with an emphasis in GIS, geography, cartography and or related fields.

Minimum Requirements

• Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty; with a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma as listed above. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. and
• Required - Experience with data entry into a Geographic Information System and understanding the criticality of attention to detail.
• Preferred - Minimum of 2 years of GIS work experience within the last three (3) years or
• Preferred - Less than 1 year of GIS experience through the recent completion of a college (or trade, vocational or technical) educational program.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency with a Geographic Information System data management software. ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience is preferred. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Open Text, and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Entry proficiency)
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Proficiency with personal computers and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and phone systems.
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.

Essential Functions

• Enter record information from proposed and as-built drawings, completion reports, service cards, and various other record sources into the District's Geographic Information System.
• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.
• Learn the District's GIS data entry standards, workflows, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal GIS skills.
• Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, reporting discrepancies/variances found and facilitating changes, as directed.
• Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.
• Accept written and verbal instruction in revising and updating GIS in collaboration with District personnel.
• Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.
• Assist in GIS data clean up projects.
• Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, GIS Technician II.
• Assist in checking the work of others, as experience and proficiency allow.
• Work effectively in both an independent and in a team environment.
• Prioritize the health and well-being of the workforce within a safety-first work environment.
• Work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision for extended periods.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Rarely
• Transport/Carrying - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
• Ascend/Descend - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Rarely
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Coordination - Occasionally

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"