Development Services Technician II (GIS) with City of Portland

Development Services Technician II | Portland, OR
Posted: 14 Dec 2016 05:43 PM PST

The City of Portland, Oregon’s Bureau of Development Services is Recruiting for: Development Services Technician II

Recruitment Opens: 12/19/2016 full details and how to apply will be available at: www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

Recruitment Closes: Applications for this position will be accepted, on-line, until 100 applications have been received, but will close no later than 4:30 pm, on Monday, January 9, 2017.

Recruitment Summary http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/43591

Great Benefits! Salary:  $26.91 – $34.33 Hourly

Technology Section – GIS Team

The Bureau of Development Services Technology Section is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy to join the two-person GIS team to help with data maintenance.  The GIS team is responsible for working within the BDS Permit & Case Management System (TRACS), and City’s Corporate GIS database maintaining data sets and making the information available to staff and the public. Daily responsibilities may include: digitizing building footprints, assessing addresses for accuracy, or associating historic permits with current property, and interacting with internal customers to locate and clarify data.  These tasks are performed in a structured web-based mapping environment. Preferred skills would include: sharp attention to detail, time management skills, communication skills and analytical thinking. This person should have a basic understanding of GIS.  Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop suite is also preferred, but not required.
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