GIS As-Built Technician

City of Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kennewick’s Public Works Division seeks a GIS As-Built Technician to support the City’s Enterprise GIS database. You will collect, process, and maintain survey and as-built data to produce accurate maps, data, and reports for multiple City departments and public needs.

Under the Engineering Services Manager, you will update GIS layers, assist with field data collection using GPS, and ensure data standards while delivering high-quality cartographic outputs and maps for meetings and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of drafting experience including reading surveys, cartography, and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the City’s GIS database and layers.
• Produce maps, data, analyses, and reports for City departments and the public.
• Perform field data collection using GPS equipment.
• Assist with as-built drawings and design documents.
• Maintain data standards and documentation for the Enterprise GIS Database.

Skills

Land surveying

Engineering

GPS

Cartographic mathematics

AutoCAD

Map 3D

Esri software

ArcGIS Pro

Education

Associate's degree in GIS or related field

2+ years drafting experience

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Map 3D

Esri software

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Job Closing Date: October 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The City may begin moving candidates forward in the selection process after two weeks, prior to the closing date.

There is one opening for a GIS As-Built Technician with the City of Kennewick’s Public Works Division. Join our team and support the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS). This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate data, mapping, and analysis to support City operations and public needs.

Note: Applicants selected to move forward may be required to complete an assessment as part of the interview process.

CORE VALUE STATEMENT

The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee.

We value:

• Integrity
• Inclusiveness
• Stewardship
• Communication

We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.

SAFETY STATEMENT

We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City’s Accident Prevention Plan.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers
• Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday actions
• Emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Engineering Services Manager, performs routine technically oriented services in the development, maintenance, and updating of the City’s Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) database in support of all City departments, staff, and public needs, mainly through the collecting and processing of survey data.

Following the developed standards and maintenance processes for the GIS database, performs routine updates to layers and a variety of routine technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility, including applications, programs, creation of as-built drawings, and interpretation of client/user requirements in the production of GIS maps, data, analysis, and reports.

WORK SCHEDULE

The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through Friday.

• Early mornings, evenings, and weekend work may be occasionally required
• Overtime may be occasionally required

This classification is non-exempt under the FLSA.

The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification, but should not be considered all-inclusive. The incumbent will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Responsible for the update and maintenance of the City’s GIS facility information, data, and Enterprise GIS Database layers from in-house and outside developed plans, as-builts, and drawing files, following the established processes, procedures, and requirements to support GIS applications to meet the needs of the various City departments.
• Maintains the public facilities data through the preparation of Public Works project, as-built, field survey, field personnel, and plan designs data in accordance to defined procedures and standards.
• Maintains construction record archives, assigns project drawing numbers, stores record drawings in the vault, and tracks projects from inception to completion following established standards and processes.
• Evaluates current and future data needs and makes recommendations for GIS development.

• Researches and interprets construction plans, survey data, plats, as-builts, photographs, maps, legal descriptions, City rights of way, property titles, existing street designs, underground utility locations and other relevant data to verify facility and land parcel plat information.
• Identifies and resolves GIS public facility data discrepancies.
• Provides support for Maintenance and Operations personnel for database access and use and generation of field maps and data.

• Responsible for maintaining the data standards and documentation for the Enterprise GIS Database.
• Develops and maintains data dictionary.

• Prepares written reports and maintain records of completed assignments.

• Uses various software products in the performance of assignments and job duties.
• Uses and maintains various print device products and hardware in the performance of assignments and job duties.

• Prepares displays and exhibits for meetings and events; designs and produces high end cartographic products using various software applications to create the appropriate information delivery and effect.
• Reviews and updates map products; assists outside agencies by providing updated maps and GIS datasets as requested.

• Performs fieldwork including collecting facility locations using GPS equipment, facility attribute data using field wireless devices in performance of GIS Database data maintenance duties.

• Performs other related duties, similar in nature or level, as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Planning, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (relevant experience may substitute for education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education).
• Two or more years of previous experience in drafting including computer aided drafting, reading and interpreting surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial or orthophotography, and plans reading and review; or any combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Washington driver's license.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform the essential functions of the classification, incumbents must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of land surveying, engineering, GPS, and cartographic mathematics and principals.
• Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Map 3D software packages.
• Knowledge of Esri software.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro is preferred.
• Knowledge of map projections, coordinate systems and datum’s, and fundamentals of geometry.
• Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements:

To perform the essential functions of the classification, incumbents must be able to meet the following physical requirements: must regularly talk, hear/listen, see/observe, sit, stand and walk; must regularly demonstrate fine motor skills; must occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force.