GIS Technician w/ City of Sequim (WA)

Job Summary
​The GIS Tech assists with the development and ongoing maintenance of City-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) data by developing, creating, maintaining, editing, updating, and analyzing spatial and non-spatial data. Based in the Information Technology (IT) department, the GIS Tech will utilize data with various software packages to design, create, and update map-based outputs. In addition, this role supports an end user Service Desk and provides technical support, installation and maintenance of the City’s PCs, printers and other hardware devices. The GIS Tech may also assist with system implementation and maintenance activities related to the City's network and telecommunication systems. There may be occasional field work to collect primary data, verify existing geospatial information, conduct surveys, or support off-site end users or City property connections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Provide GIS and data management support; assists in the preparation and maintenance of maps, databases.
• Create maps using spatial database engines; update and track changes to as-built maps.
• Update and reconcile GIS database with asset management software (Cartegraph) using ESRI platform.
• Research problems and make recommendations for changes; assist in the implementation of new systems; train and educate staff and general public on new systems.
• Use GIS tools to manage citywide utility data (stormwater, sewer, water, streets, signs, etc.) from various data sources, including GPS/Survey and digital/hard copy formats.
• Manage spatial data for various city departments using GIS tools and diverse data inputs. 
• Perform data analysis and spatial mapping for custom requests, quality assurance, presentations, and more with GIS techniques.
• Compose new maps and visualizations and update existing ones in collaboration with various City departments, as requested.
• Support Department of Community and Economic Development needs in zoning, land use, transportation, and environmental planning through duties such as report/map creation and data and spatial analysis.
• Prepare written documentation to communicate processes and procedures, including technical documentation explaining geoprocessing scripts.  Assist in troubleshooting and user support.
• Acquire data and information from various sources to develop the City’s GIS database and for use in mapping projects to meet user needs.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance spatial data analysis and decision-making processes, including implementing machine learning algorithms for pattern recognition and predictive modeling within GIS platforms.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure GIS database integrity.
• As directed, learn, build and maintain web applications using ESRI software tools.
• Conduct field verification and surveys as needed.
• Track and document IT support requests using Service Desk management system.
• Serve as primary point of contact for large format printer, providing user support and organizational needs.
• Maintain, diagnose, service, and repair computer hardware, related peripherals and software at various locations.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to customers on basic technology and tools.
• Respond to emergencies; participate in response planning, staffing and coordination 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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