GIS Technician w/ City of Auburn (WA)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/auburn/jobs/3111335/gis-inventory-technician

​The City of Auburn Engineering department is looking for a talented GIS Inventory Technician to add to our team! In this position, you will perform technical and field work in support of the Engineering Services Division and will be responsible for conducting system inventory and coordinating the mapping of that inventory in order to improve the overall management of the City's assets.

In this role you will:

• Conduct system inventories, assemble records, and coordinate updates to master geodatabase with correct information.
• Operate basic survey equipment including, but not limited to, a handheld GPS Trimble data collection unit.
• Use CarteGraph asset management software, ArcGISPro, Laserfiche, and Trakit software to enter, track, and retrieve data for the various systems; and prepare reports as assigned.
• Edit the master file geodatabase with corrected information obtained from field and office work.
• Operate reproduction equipment to produce copies of maps, plans, reports, and other data.
• While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click here to review the class specification.

We are looking for candidates that have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent .
• Two (2) years of college-level course work in engineering or a related field.
• Two (2) years of applicable experience OR a combination of applicable education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the primary functions of the position.
• Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
• A candidate with experience in ESRI ArcGISPro software is preferred; editing geodatabases within a multiuser GIS (enterprise-level) environment; and/or GIS data maintenance and geoprocessing is highly desirable.
• A Geographic Information Systems Certification is highly desirable.

Why choose the City of Auburn?

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!

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 hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. 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. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

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