Canton Water GIS Technician

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application throughgovernmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. ApplicantsMUSTsubmit a copy of their valid driver's license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

This is anopenexamination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must possess at least an Associate's Degree, and be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

· Serves as an entry-level GIS technician who specializes in spatial technology and supports the department by maintaining GIS databases and departmental records

· Performs duties in the office and in the field including but not limited to: reading and interpreting maps and engineering drawings; GIS data entry and data maintenance; producing maps and processing data to serve a variety of purposes; utilizing and maintaining a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); and field locating assets

· Utilizes current GIS software and asset management software

· Performs related work as required

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

· Entry-level GIS Technician

· Applies GIS principles and techniques to work performed in the office and field as outlined in the General Statements of Duties

· Utilizes skills for data management, field data collection, and respond to GIS related requests

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

· Produces maps, manipulates data and assists with GIS applications to meet departmental, project, program and/or public needs

· Creates, compiles, converts and transfers data and existing records from a variety of sources using industry-standard software tools

· Performs assignments related to the collection, QA/QC, maintenance and analysis of information including GIS and CMMS databases

· Builds and maintains topology and geometric/utility networks

· Utilizes problem-solving skills and consults with the GIS team to analyze data and determine the best course of action to accomplish tasks

· Reviews and analyzes existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness and develops written and/or verbal recommendations for continuous improvement

· May assist with the public-facing departmental website

· May represent the department at planning, pre-construction, utility coordination, and other meetings. Performs routine mathematical computations

· Utilizes technology and software as required by the department

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Demonstrates sufficient technical aptitude of the principles and practices of GIS as they relate to public works and infrastructure

· Understands the differences between various data types

· Understands the importance of projection, coordinate systems, and spatial accuracy in GIS

· Knowledge and use of a satellite-based navigation system is a plus (such as a GPS unit)

· Demonstrates relevant experience in geographical information systems and computer technology or cartography principles are required

· Demonstrates experience with current GIS software

· Willingness and aptitude for GIS work

· Ability to perform duties with attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computers, scanners, plotters, printers, mobile devices, and copiers

· Ability to perform repetitious work independently with minimal supervision

· Physical ability required for walking, bending, stooping, and data entry both in the field, during all types of weather, and in the office

· Ability to be well-organized, and accurately follow adopted policies and procedures

· Willingness to continuously learn new technical skills, workflows, and contribute to a team atmosphere

· Demonstrates advanced computer skills, reading and interpretation of engineering plans, maps and data are expected

· Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum of detail

· Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

· Ability to utilize tabular databases

· Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License at all times

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Systems; Geography; Cartography; Computer Science; or equivalent

- A Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems; Geography; Cartography; Computer Science; or equivalent is preferred

- Any equivalent combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities may be acceptable

· A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience preferred

· Must be able to demonstrate experience with GIS software (i.e. ESRI products)

· Must have experience with spreadsheet and word processing software and products

· Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license at all times

· Must pass a technical aptitude test issued by the City of Canton

SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.comconfirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.