GIS Technician

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa); Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) in Greenville, SC is seeking a GIS professional to create, modify, and review GIS data and maps for various departments. You will extract data from GIS databases and develop procedures for data creation, editing, and sharing, while maintaining record drawings and supporting ArcMap Web Map applications.

The role involves administering GIS databases (ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS) and generating complex queries/reports to support operations, maintenance,

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience with ArcGIS.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Creates and modifies GIS data; reviews maps for accuracy and completeness.
• Extracts and compiles data from GIS databases.
• Develops and modifies procedures for GIS data creation, editing, and data sharing.
• Processes updates to spatial location and attribute data from engineering and other departments.
• Maintains physical and digital record drawings.
• Builds, maintains, and supports ESRI ArcMap Web Map applications.
• Maintains and customizes GIS databases (ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS).
• Documents, designs, develops, and supports GIS workflows and processes.
• Generates advanced queries/reports for operations and capital projects.
• Administers ArcGIS Online accounts for data collection and viewing on mobile.
• Creates and plots maps for ReWa departments.
• Conducts research of official records concerning property and easements.
• Performs GIS data analysis and provides reports to departments.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and workshops to enhance skills.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS data management

Map design

Data extraction

Query/reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in GIS/geography or related field

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Server

Portal for ArcGIS

ArcSDE

Job description

The tasks listed below represent much of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Creates and modifies ReWa GIS data. Reviews GIS data and maps for accuracy and completeness and performs necessary revisions to GIS data.
• Extracts and compiles various data from the GIS databases.
• Develops and modifies procedures for GIS data creation, editing, and data sharing.
• Processes all updates to spatial location and attribute data received from engineering department and consultants, as well as other departments: regulatory services, infrastructure services, operations.
• Maintains physical and digital record drawings.
• Develops and modifies procedures for the handling and storage of record drawings and the process of creating, receiving, and organization of digital record drawings.
• Builds, maintains, modifies, and supports ESRI ArcMap Web Map application.
• Maintains and customizes the organization’s GIS databases. (ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS).
• Documents, designs, develops, and supports workflows and processes to be implemented in the organization’s GIS database.
• Generates advanced queries and reports utilizing asset management system data and provides accurate and timely information for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvement of the organization’s infrastructure.
• Administers the organization’s ArcGIS Online account used to design, test, implement, and support mobile applications for data collection and viewing.
• Creates and plots maps for use by ReWa departments.
• Conducts research of official records concerning property, and utility easements/rights-of-way.
• Performs analysis of GIS data and provides reports to all requesting ReWa departments.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Management may assign additional duties as trained for and qualified to do so related to the work of the position as necessary.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems, geography, or closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience with ArcGIS.

Posting Statement

ReWa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidiviate Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. ReWa welcomes all.