GIS Technician - Utilities & Water/Wastewater Mapping

Springbrook Software; Cottonwood, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cottonwood seeks a GIS Specialist to develop, operate, and maintain the GIS system for water and wastewater utilities. You will handle mapping, database management, and application development while supporting field operations.

The role requires advanced GIS knowledge, ArcGIS proficiency, and strong communication. On-site work supports city utilities with comprehensive geospatial solutions and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems, geography, computer science or related field; 3 years GIS experience.
• Proficient with GIS software, mapping, data editing, and spatial analysis.
• Ability to work with databases and generate technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, operate, and maintain the GIS system for water and wastewater utilities.
• Perform GIS mapping, database management, and application development.
• Coordinate GIS program planning and field support for utilities facilities.

Skills

GIS expertise

ArcGIS Pro

SQL/Database

Cartography

Spatial analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop 10.x

ArcGIS Online

MS Office

SQL Server/Oracle

Job description

City of Cottonwood seeks a GIS Specialist to develop, operate, and maintain the GIS system for water and wastewater utilities. You will handle mapping, database management, and application development while supporting field operations.

The role requires advanced GIS knowledge, ArcGIS proficiency, and strong communication. On-site work supports city utilities with comprehensive geospatial solutions and collaboration across departments.