GIS Technician

City of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Billings is seeking a GIS Technician to develop, analyze, and maintain the City’s GIS data and systems. The role involves digitizing assets, validating data from plans and field notes, and integrating data into Cityworks for asset management.

You will support dashboard development, data quality initiatives, and responses to data requests, while advancing GIS capabilities citywide.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal training beyond high school in geography or GIS.
• One year of related GIS work experience, or three years of GIS experience.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Digitizes and enters public works asset data from as-builts and CAD or GPS sources.
• Maintains datasets to improve data accuracy and integrity.
• Attaches CCTV inspection files to utility layers in Cityworks and records condition scores.
• Populates missing pipe data using video and field information.
• Tracks construction deliverables and updates GIS with new data.
• Collaborates to develop ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Insights, and Solutions.
• Creates asset layers and integrates datasets with Cityworks.
• Generates maps and reports from spatial data.
• Responds to third-party GIS data requests.
• Automates GIS data input/output via programming.
• Field-collects GPS data for City GIS.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Cityworks

Job description

The City of Billings is seeking a GIS Technician to develop, analyze, and maintain a variety of GIS and associated data in the City's Geographic Information System; and perform related work as required.

Salary Range: $26.8600 - $34.2562 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Digitizes and enters public works asset data from hard copy graphics (i.e., as-built diagrams) and digital sources such as geo-rectified CAD files or survey grade GPS points. Assets include but not limited to water utility features, sanitary sewer utility features storm utility features, irrigation/sprinkler systems, landscaping and mowing areas, pavement markings, snow routes and street sweeping areas, streetlights, traffic signals, and traffic signs.


• Performs ongoing maintenance and cleanup of datasets in a constant effort to improve data accuracy and integrity. Maintenance includes interpreting and cross-validating information extracted from construction plans and related files, field notes, City personnel, and outside agencies. Validating information involves research in the office and the field upon occasion.


• Attaches closed-circuit television inspection video/report files to utility layers and enters associated condition scoring into asset management software (Cityworks).


• Uses video files to populate missing utility data such as pipe characteristics, condition, and the placement of private service lines.


• Assists in tracking the completion of construction projects by corresponding with staff or consultants to ensure timely receipt of deliverables and subsequent data entry into the City's GIS system.


• Works with GIS Specialist to develop additional Enterprise applications (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Insights, and Solutions) based on recommendations from the Public Works IT Data Steering committee.


• Works with GIS Asset Analyst to create new layers for asset management purposes and more tightly integrates existing datasets to the Cityworks software platform.


• Creates maps and reports from spatial and digital data.


• Responds to third-party requests for City GIS data deliverables and products.


• Automates GIS data input and output through programming.


• Field collection and digitization of Global Positioning System (GPS) data for use with City GIS.


• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in GIS, GPS, and related fields.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years formal training beyond high school in geography/GIS; AND


• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience in geography/GIS; OR


• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in geography/GIS.


• A valid Montana driver's license or one must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.


• Must be able to successfully pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using ESRI products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) and other relevant GIS software.


• Experience with ArcGIS On-line and reading civil construction drawings.

Equal Opportunity Employer.