GIS Technician I - Entry GIS Data & Maps (Hybrid)

Metropolitan Utilities District; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Utilities District is seeking a GIS Technician I to enter gas and water project data into the District's GIS and support progression toward GIS Technician II. The role offers a structured training path under supervision and exposure to ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other enterprise systems.

You will work in a busy office setting with standard Monday–Friday hours, learn data entry standards, and assist with GIS data clean-up projects while maintaining accuracy in records and maps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years GIS data entry/editing experience.
• Associate's Degree with GIS emphasis or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enter record information from drawings, reports, and service cards into the District's GIS.
• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings for gas and water facilities.
• Learn GIS data entry standards and workflows to improve skills.
• Communicate GIS record information clearly to district personnel and outside agencies.
• Update GIS data in collaboration with District personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Ability to learn new software

Teamwork and independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED with GIS data entry experience

Associate's Degree with GIS emphasis

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

OpenText

SAP

Job description

Metropolitan Utilities District is seeking a GIS Technician I to enter gas and water project data into the District's GIS and support progression toward GIS Technician II. The role offers a structured training path under supervision and exposure to ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other enterprise systems.

You will work in a busy office setting with standard Monday–Friday hours, learn data entry standards, and assist with GIS data clean-up projects while maintaining accuracy in records and maps.