GIS Technician – City Mapping & Data (Entry-Level)

americanfork

American Fork (UT)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

URS retirement benefits

Fitness Center pass

Job summary

American Fork City is hiring an entry-level GIS Technician to support accurate, up-to-date GIS information for planning, reviewing, and communicating infrastructure data. The role ensures spatial records are reliable, searchable, and ready for engineering and public-facing needs.

Day-to-day tasks include building map layers in ArcGIS, validating geometry, and publishing content via ArcGIS Online. Familiarity with Python, Arcade, and AutoCAD Map 3D is beneficial for workflow support.

Qualifications

High school diploma with 2 years technical CS training, or an associate degree in GIS with 1 year experience.
Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Office, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Python, and Arcade.
Understanding of GIS concepts, procedures, and design methods.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain digitized maps and spatial layers using ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.
Produce map outputs and graphics; support drafting with AutoCAD Map 3D.
Organize and update data base content; perform quality checks and version control.
Research blueprints, plans, and drawings; document findings clearly.
Use Python and Arcade for workflow support and attribute logic when needed.