Urban Infrastructure GIS Data Specialist

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia is seeking a Digital Data Technician to support GIS mapping for water, sewer, storm drainage and road projects. You will create Cityworks work orders, maintain attribute data, and prepare location maps for engineering projects.

The role requires a related degree or experience, and a South Carolina driver's license. Duties include routine mapping, data QA/QC, and documentation of engineering plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus related experience as listed.
• Driver's license valid in SC (Class D).
• Ability to perform basic attribute maintenance and QA/QC of utility features.

Responsibilities

• Researches and interprets engineering drawings for computer entry and Cityworks WO creation.
• Performs basic attribute maintenance and quality control to utility features and related tables.
• Performs routine mapping in support of water, sewer, stormwater drainage and road projects.
• Prepares project location maps and other basic maps for Engineering Projects.
• Duplicates maps for employee and customer use.
• Documents and logs backlogged utility engineering plans for completeness.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, engineering, urban planning, computer science or closely related field OR Associates degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

CAD software

Cityworks

Job description

City of Columbia is seeking a Digital Data Technician to support GIS mapping for water, sewer, storm drainage and road projects. You will create Cityworks work orders, maintain attribute data, and prepare location maps for engineering projects.

The role requires a related degree or experience, and a South Carolina driver's license. Duties include routine mapping, data QA/QC, and documentation of engineering plans.