GIS Specialist

City of Battle Creek, Michigan; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Battle Creek is seeking an intermediate GIS Technician to update and maintain the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS), supporting multiple city departments with maps and spatial data.

Under limited supervision, you will administer the work order system, conduct field surveys, create GIS features, and produce maps and reports while training others in GIS tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with GIS/geography/engineering coursework and at least one year of GIS experience.
• Experience with ESRI software and GPS hardware; data collection preferred.
• Valid driver's license in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports City work order management system.
• Conducts field surveys of utilities to prepare and update maps, data, and records.
• Assists with development of all GIS features based on the needs of users within the City.
• Provides technical support for internal and external users of City GIS data and layers.
• Prepares and produces maps, and other GIS products displaying layers and attribute data; uses cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; generates reports and extracts data from the GIS database.
• Manages online map services to be consumed by internal and external users.
• Develops technical/application user manuals and provides software training.

Skills

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS / geography / engineering or related field

Tools

ESRI software

GPS hardware

Job description

The City of Battle Creek(“The City”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Description

Performs intermediate technical work updating and maintaining the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) including creating various features and maps for all city departments, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the GIS Manager.

Essential Functions

• Administers and supports City work order management system.
• Conducts field surveys of utilities to prepare and update maps, data, and records.
• Assists with the development of all GIS features based on the needs of users within the City.
• Provides technical support for internal and external users of City GIS data and layers.
• Prepares and produces maps, and other GIS products displaying layers and attribute data; uses cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; generates reports and extracts data from the GIS database.
• Manages online map services to be consumed by internal and external users.
• Develops technical/application user manuals and provides software training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in GIS, geography, engineering, or related field and at least one year of experience working with GIS including.
• Experience working with ESRI software and GPS hardware. Data collection preferred. Special Requirements:
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, and working inside and alone. Work can require exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is done in a variety of noise conditions.

Full-time employee benefits

Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to [e-mail].

• Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
• Virtual Care: Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan.
• Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
• Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
• Retirement Savings:
  • 457 through Mission Square with employer match
  • MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS
• Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Supplemental Term and Whole life
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospitalization
  • Accident
  • Vision – NVA
  • Lifecare Ambulance Service
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Global Emergency Assistance Services

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• Employer-paid uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Military pay differential
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to earn compensatory time
• Retiree health savings plan

01

Do you have a valid driver's license in the State of Michigan?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree with coursework in GIS, geography, engineering, or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one year of experience working with GIS?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working with ESRI software and GPS hardware?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the question above, when and where did you work with ESRI software and/or GPS hardware? If you answered 'No' to the question above, please type 'N/A.'

• Required Question