GIS Technician w/ ODOT

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2209707/gis-technician-odot18-2683oc

Announcement: ODOT18-2683oc
GIS Technician – Information Systems Specialist 2
Transportation Development Data Division – GIS Unit
Salem
 
ODOT's Geographic Information Services Unit is responsible for the preparation of urban and rural transportation maps and provides GIS data, analysis, products, and custom maps. We are recruiting for a part-time GIS technician to conduct GIS analysis and assist in developing and maintaining GIS applications. This person will assist in delivering technical training and will provide user support for applications, spatial data, and GIS use throughout ODOT.
 
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
 
Additional Details:

• This is a part-time position. The successful candidate may be required to work 40 hours per week at peak times of the year, and, when the customer demand lessens, they may have their hours reduced to 20 hours or less per week. Benefits will be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical customer support and training in the use of GIS applications.
• Develop user documentation and web site help utilities.
• Provide training for internal/external GIS staff in the use of various applications and spatial analysis software.
• Monitor performance and support users of GIS applications as required.
• Assist in producing custom cartographic output.
• Assist in spatial data analysis.
• Perform and document spatial data quality control .
• Provide data translations making spatial data compatible with GIS needs.

Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of information systems experience.
OR 
An equivalent combination of experience/training.
 
Desired Attributes/Application Scoring Criteria: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview. You are not required to have all of these attributes, but please make sure that the ones you do have are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be graded on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and presentation.

• Experience collecting, creating, formatting and editing data for use in GIS projects.
• Experience with editing raster and vector datasets as well as relational database content using Esri ArcGIS software packages.
• Experience producing hard copy and digital map products.