GIS Technician: Field Data & Mapping Specialist

City of Caldwell (ID); Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Caldwell (ID) is seeking a GIS Technician to develop and maintain the city's GIS data, maps, and related geospatial products. You will perform field data collection for city infrastructure and provide GIS support to departments for data maintenance and map generation.

The role requires an Associate degree in GIS or related field and/or two years of GIS experience, with proficiency in ArcGIS and GPS equipment. A valid Idaho driver's license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associates Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, CAD, or related field; or
• Minimum of two years' GIS experience; or
• Equivalent combination that provides GIS knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates GIS databases, maps, and related geospatial products.
• Utilizes ArcGIS to input data into GIS databases using coordinates, georeferencing, digitizing, and converting data sources.
• Utilizes GPS equipment, collects field data, and imports GPS data into GIS databases.
• Follows QA/QC protocols, troubleshoots data errors, and interprets GIS data for city infrastructure.
• Provides GIS technical support to city departments for data maintenance and map generation.
• Maintains knowledge of GIS technologies, utility practices, and industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS

GPS

QA/QC

Data maintenance

Map generation

Field data collection

Education

Associate degree in GIS

Associate degree in Geography

Associate degree in Engineering

CAD/CADD experience

Tools

ArcGIS software

GPS equipment

Job description

City of Caldwell (ID) is seeking a GIS Technician to develop and maintain the city's GIS data, maps, and related geospatial products. You will perform field data collection for city infrastructure and provide GIS support to departments for data maintenance and map generation.

The role requires an Associate degree in GIS or related field and/or two years of GIS experience, with proficiency in ArcGIS and GPS equipment. A valid Idaho driver's license and background check are required.