Public Works Utility Locator & GIS Mapping Specialist

City of Bothell; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Paid vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

City of Bothell is seeking a skilled Public Works Maintenance Specialist – Utility Locator & GIS Mapping Technician to support locating utilities and maintaining GIS data for the city.

You will identify and mark underground infrastructure, resolve discrepancies between field data and maps, and ensure compliance with Washington's damage prevention requirements. The role involves GPS data collection, GIS editing, and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in public works or utility mapping preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS data and asset mapping.
• Ability to interpret field conditions and mapped records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mark underground utility infrastructure in public rights-of-way and easements.
• Evaluate conflicting utility records and verify field conditions to support accurate locating and asset mapping.
• Support compliance with Washington underground utility damage prevention requirements and documentation.
• Perform GPS/GNSS field data collection, GIS editing, and verification of as-built drawings.
• Maintain locating SOPs, coordinate training, and track field-to-GIS corrections.

Skills

Public works experience

GIS mapping

Utility locating

Communication skills

Tools

GIS software

GPS equipment

Map data tools

Job description

City of Bothell is seeking a skilled Public Works Maintenance Specialist – Utility Locator & GIS Mapping Technician to support locating utilities and maintaining GIS data for the city.

You will identify and mark underground infrastructure, resolve discrepancies between field data and maps, and ensure compliance with Washington's damage prevention requirements. The role involves GPS data collection, GIS editing, and collaboration with the team.