GIS Data Technician: Mapping & Analysis

City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

City of Columbia is seeking a GIS/Data Technician to perform routine mapping, data entry and project support for water, sewer, storm drainage and road projects. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, maintaining utility features, and preparing location maps under supervision.

Requires a bachelor’s in GIS or related field (or an associate degree with 2+ years experience) and a valid SC Driver's License. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field OR Associates degree with 2+ years of experience
• Valid South Carolina Class “D" Driver's License.
• Ability to perform mapping and data-entry tasks with accuracy

Responsibilities

• Researches and interprets engineering drawings for computer entry and Cityworks WO creation
• Performs basic attribute maintenance and quality control to utility features and related tables
• Performs routine mapping work in support of City water, sewer, stormwater drainage and road projects
• Prepares project location maps and other basic maps for Engineering Projects
• Duplicates maps for employee and customer use
• Documents and logs backlogged utility engineering plans for completeness

Skills

Detail oriented

Research & interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS / related field

Associates degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

Cityworks

Job description

City of Columbia is seeking a GIS/Data Technician to perform routine mapping, data entry and project support for water, sewer, storm drainage and road projects. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, maintaining utility features, and preparing location maps under supervision.

Requires a bachelor’s in GIS or related field (or an associate degree with 2+ years experience) and a valid SC Driver's License. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.