GIS Technician w/ Clean Water Services (Hillsboro, OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cws/jobs/5122104/gis-technician

The Position
The Digital Solutions department is seeking a GIS Technician. This position performs entry-level through moderately complex tasks associated with grade level, and related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data creation and management.  This position maintains and updates the District’s enterprise GIS database, performs data creation and maintenance, and assists with data transformation, analysis, and visualization.  This position conducts quality control checks of data and ensures accuracy of District’s GIS database.  Provides support to GIS Analyst in identifying and troubleshooting operational issues and problems related to GIS software and data management.

Note: Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification.  The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Perform routine GIS data maintenance, manipulation, and analysis.  Ensure data is entered into the enterprise GIS database, and related asset management and permitting databases, in a timely manner consistent with District procedures and database requirements.  
2. Create and update map templates, illustrations, and custom maps using GIS software and cartographic techniques to represent spatial data.  Update and maintain sanitary and stormwater GIS layers and attribute data in accordance with District cartographic standards. 
3. Collect field data using GPS related technology to update the GIS database and asset records.  Prepare and format information, and verify the accuracy and integrity of the data transferred into the GIS database.
4. Utilize design and construction drawings to digitize utility assets into GIS, and ensure accuracy of critical asset characteristics and location information.