(Temporary) GIS Technician w/ City of Auburn, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/auburn/jobs/2974099/temporary-gis-technician

The City of Auburn Engineering department is looking to add a Temporary GIS Technician to our team! This is a limited hour, non-benefited position, scheduled for 29 hours per week. This position performs technical and field work in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS), AutoCAD, and other related software needed to collect, input, maintain, and retrieve transportation, water, sewer, storm, and other City infrastructure information from/for a centralized spatial database to support the City's Engineering asset management efforts. The employee also performs technical and other related work to analyze GIS data, and reports the results to City staff in various formats as required.

In this role you will:

• Review private development, capital project plans, and AutoCAD data to extract as-built infrastructure information and input the information into a centralized spatial database.
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control review of proposed and as-built infrastructure information in a centralized spatial database.
• Conduct field verifications of as-built conditions, as needed, to support the accurate entry of infrastructure data in GIS.
• In addition, you may design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City's infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans through the use of GIS software.

While these are the main focuses of this position, you can view the full job description by clicking here.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Two (2) years of college-level course work OR successful work experience in Civil Engineering (specifically related to municipal utilities and transportation) or related field
• Two (2) years of successful work experience using ESRI ArcGIS 10.x or above, AutoCAD, and other related software
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions for the position.
• We would LOVE it if you had...
• A GIS Certificate

​Work schedule and location
Work hours for this position are flexible during the regular City office hours of Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. As this position is limited to 29 hours per week, you will work one 8-hour work day, and three 7-hour work days in order to meet the workload and service levels needed for this position and the department.

At this time, the City buildings are closed to the public through March 31, 2021, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While we are anticipating and preparing to open our buildings, we acknowledge that it's important to prepare for all possibilities. This position will be working remotely until City offices are fully opened. You will be provided with a City issued laptop as well as a telecommute agreement, and will be required to maintain a workspace with an internet connection where you can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours when working from home.

Reporting relationships
You will work under the general direction of the Survey Supervisor in accordance with established policy and professional standards. You'll work independently on routine assignments and discuss unusual situations or problems with your supervisor.

About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundred of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

​COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.