GIS Technician w/ City of Salem (OR)

City of Salem has a couple of GIS Technician positions that posted today. These positions would be great for recent graduates/early career GIS folks (and it is also a really great team environment, with a strong team of Analysts and supportive management!) 
 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsalem/jobs/4537330/gis-technician?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of Salem is looking for four Geographic Information System (GIS) Technicians to be a part of the Public Works Operations Division, Technical Services Section. We are looking for individuals with entry level GIS experience. This is a great opportunity to begin your GIS career!

​What you will do:
At the City of Salem, GIS Technicians ensure data from engineering drawings and plans are digitized correctly in the City’s GIS enterprise system. This position is aligned with entry level GIS experience in mind. This position ensures data from engineering drawings and plans are digitized correctly in the City’s GIS enterprise system. This position will also serve in the Public Works UAS program as a UAV pilot. This exciting position will help refine and support a GIS based asset management system (Cityworks) as well as support data collection, web GIS applications, and minor analysis. This position will work in a team environment that supports the entire Public Works Department.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Flexible work schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree in geography, planning, engineering, business, computer technology or related course of study; and one year GIS software application experience which includes designing, creating, maintaining and analyzing geospatial and tabular data; and/or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass the FAA Part 107 exam within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification during employment.
• Must meet CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) registration and requirements within 6 months of hire.