GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician)

Okaloosa Gas District; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa Gas District is seeking a GIS Technician I to support GIS, GPS, and CAD workflows. You will convert hand drawings to GIS features, maintain spatial databases, and assist with technical documentation. The role requires basic mapping skills and a customer-focused approach within Operations.

Starting pay is $25.90/hour ($53,872 yearly) with a clear progression path through Technician I, II, and Senior levels. This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of GIS, GPS, and CAD with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of converting hand drawn maps to GIS features.
• Experience with managing spatial databases and CAD drawings.
• Ability to read maps, plans, and survey notes.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic GIS, GPS and CAD with limited supervision.
• Reviews construction and maintenance work orders for engineered drawings.
• Supports creation, editing, and display of spatial data in GIS.
• Maintains and updates the Districts spatial database and map templates.
• Performs basic GIS analysis to create maps and reports.

Education

High School plus two years experience or GIS Certificate

Associates Degree GIS

Bachelors Degree GIS/Geography/CS/Geomatics

Any combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcToolbox

GIS software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: GIS TECHNICIAN I

POSITION ID NUMBER: 7102

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GIS/SURVEY SUPERVISOR

STARTING PAY: $

25.90 PER HOUR / $

53,872.00 YEARLY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

KEY WORDS : GIS, GPS, AUTO-CAD, SURVEY

Position Progression Base Rates

GIS Technician

I: $25.90 PER HOUR / $53,872.00 YEARLY

GIS Technician

II: $27.52 PER HOUR / $57,241.60 YEARLY

GIS Technician, Senior: $31.07 PER HOUR / $64,625.60 YEARLY

JOB SUMMARY: Basic level knowledge of computerized Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) with limited supervision. Performs work relating to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a GIS. Converts hand drawn as-builts and electronic maps/designs to features files and properly codes for GIS reference.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the Districts Gold Standard for Customer Service.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Applies basic knowledge of GIS, GPS and CAD with limited supervision.
• Reviews new construction and maintenance work orders to ensure requirements of engineered drawings were met and construction activities and records are following the Districts Operations and Maintenance (OandM) Manual.
• Basic knowledge in using GIS processes and tools to support the creation, manipulation, editing, management, analysis, and display of spatial data with spatial databases such as SQL 16 through the use of structured query language.
• Maintains and updates the Districts spatial database utilizing as-built sketches, field notes, CAD drawings, land surveys, GPS data, historical paper maps, and aerial photos.
• Scans, prints, files, and manages digital records of assets after they are entered into the Districts spatial database
• Maintains and updates the Districts map templates including system maps, leak survey reporting, storm assessments, and marketing territories.
• Participates in compiling and presenting District assets in tabular, graphical, pictorial, cartographic, and technical drawing format.
• Performs basic GIS analysis functions to create maps and reports to help communicate results with various departments within the District.
• Assists in preparation of technical documentation including workflow documentation, data specifications, user manuals, standards, protocols and procedures based on industry standards.
• Stays current with GIS trends, software, and training. Attends GIS conferences and user groups in order to keep the Districts GIS system moving forward.
• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The preceding is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions.

Education And Experience

High School plus two years of experience and GIS Certificate (preferred) or

Two years of college (Associates Degree with major course work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or

Four years of college (Bachelors Degree with major course work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Computer Mapping, and Geomatics)

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essentials of the job.

Essential Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with various personality types.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of integrated GIS/GPS/CAD principles, systems, and technologies.
• Basic knowledge of cartographic principles and standards; experience with GPS and cartographic data collection techniques.
• Ability to compile and integrate cartographic da a from a wide variety of sources for inclusion in map manuscripts; skills to create, edit and maintain geospatial data through use of GPS and digitizing techniques.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of colleagues, supervisors, management, customers, and Regulators.
• Dedicated to a high level of ethics and cultivating a safety first culture.

Technical Skills Required

• Intermediate level experience and knowledge of using personal computers with the ability to work in MS Office and other applicable software applications
• Must possess and maintain valid Florida drivers license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
• Understanding of geographic, statistical, mathematical, and computer science theory, methodology, applications, and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret spatial data, maps, charts, graphs, plans, spreadsheets, and survey notes.
• Requires knowledge of cartographic, geographic, statistical and mathematical theory.
• Basic knowledge of ArcToolbox geoprocessing tools for analyzing, editing, and converting data.
• Skills to edit and process geospatial data; ability to develop and manage spatial databases and computer programs to support GIS functions.

Other Factors

• Must be appropriately attired for an office environment.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• May be required to work other than normal work schedule.
• May be required to work overtime with little notice.
• Physical Effort: Requires walking, driving, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing and moderate to heavy lifting. May require viewing and working on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Working Conditions and Hazards: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions
• DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be tested for illegal drugs in accordance with the District's *Drug Free Workplace Policy*.

Benefits

Okaloosa Gas Districts offers a competitive benefits package, including: