Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician
Key Responsibilities
A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.
- Uses GIS software and hardware tools to produce system maps and new subdivision maps that accurately depict electric, fiber, gas, water and wastewater systems.
- Supports GIS Specialist with current and upcoming GIS related projects
- Creates GIS Web Apps and Web Maps through ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal)
- Works with Dispatch and Engineering work groups to maintain accurate, current utility system mapping and geographic data by field verifications, address checks and incorporating other city improvements.
- Makes any adjustments or changes needed by Engineering or other work groups.
- Maintains data and files original plots, record drawings, work orders and associated data.
- Maintains geographic databases and default system views.
- Maintains SQL links to the geographic database for use with OMS, GIS mapping and web interfaces.
- Maintains and collects GPS data for critical electric, fiber, gas, water and wastewater system infrastructure.
- Trains other employees in proper GIS operations.
- Must be able to Create and maintain derivative GIS databases including functions such as domains, subtypes, joins, relates, and attachments.
For more information:
https://jobs.decaturutilities.com/en/postings/8002e4ec-b509-4f71-8063-540eebe9b2cb
