GIS Technician - Water Utility Asset Management (In-Office)

skagitpud

Mount Vernon (WA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision (at no cost

Life and disability coverage

PERS pension

Deferred compensation

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Skagit PUD seeks an entry to mid-level GIS Technician to support ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Cityworks AMS, and data integrity for the potable water system. In-office position focused on data collection, QA/QC, scripting support in Python/SQL, and GIS workflow improvements.

Responsibilities include creating web maps, performing analyses, maintaining asset data, and assisting staff with documentation and training.

Qualifications

Associate degree or certificate in GIS or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
1–3 years GIS experience or internship/field experience; utility experience preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro and online GIS tools (ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcGIS Online).
Basic understanding of water utility assets and construction terminology preferred.
Basic familiarity with asset management concepts and maintenance workflows.
Experience with basic scripting or willingness to learn Python/SQL for simple automation tasks preferred.
Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting tools.
Excellent communication skills, and proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to follow and contribute to documentation and standard procedures.
Provide basic user support and training under supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist with the administration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
Support the creation and maintenance of web maps and applications.
Follow established GIS procedures and assist in workflow improvements.
Perform QA/QC on GIS data using provided tools and checklists; assist with Python or SQL scripts as needed.
Prepare and clean GIS data to support integrations such as hydraulic modeling, utility network, asset management, work management, document management.
Run routine spatial analyses and geoprocessing tasks using standard tools and templates.
Post CIP and developer projects to GIS by referencing record drawings and GNSS field data.
Provide first-line GIS support to staff and escalated technical issues.
Provide basic Cityworks AMS support and data entry.
Generate work activities to assist with asset inspections and capital improvement.
Perform QA/QC on work activities that interface with GIS asset inventory.
Complete searches for relevant information and review data for accuracy and completeness.