GIS Technician I

Imperial Irrigation District; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Irrigation District is seeking an engineering support technician to prepare, edit and digitize engineering records, plans and GIS data in a supervised role. You will mapize GIS data, convert surveying outputs to GIS formats and help with network installations and alterations.

Requirements include a high school equivalency with relevant CS/drafting/GIS/mathematics coursework and two years of automated drafting or GIS experience; a negative drug test is required for employment.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency with supplemental courses in computer science, drafting, geographic information systems or mathematics.
• Two years of appropriate automated drafting or GIS experience.
• Negative drug test required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and digitize engineering records and plans.
• Create GIS maps and coordinate geometry to convert surveying data to GIS format.
• Review GIS data for accuracy against established specifications.
• Assist with network installations and alterations.

Skills

GIS mapping

Geospatial data handling

Education

High school equivalency with CS/ drafting/ GIS/ math courses

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Under general supervision, performs technical engineering support functions; prepares, edits and digitizes engineering records, plans drawing layouts, Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping and computer graphics; uses coordinate geometry to convert surveying data to GIS format, network installations and alterations; and reviews GIS data for accuracy by applying established specifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

High school equivalency with supplemental courses in computer science, drafting, computer graphics, geographic information systems or mathematics and two years of appropriate automated drafting or working geographical information systems experience.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.