Technical Support Specialist (GIS) w/ City of Lake Oswego Engineering Department

CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (GIS)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Position:
This is a professional GIS position which is accountable to the Engineering Supervisor. The person in this position performs a variety of Geographic Information System activities under the day-to-day direction of the Technical Support Coordinator. This is a full time position and is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Use GIS software to maintain, update and attribute spatial and tabular databases for Utility layers.
• Use ESRI and AutoCAD software to add construction as-built information to GIS Layers, draw legal and easement descriptions. Create thematic maps based on requested data.
• Support GIS Department in conducting spatial analysis including interpretation of plans, maps, data files, and legal descriptions.
• Assist with creating and maintaining work flows and documentation of GIS processes.
• Collect field data utilizing GPS Technology. Familiarity with Trimble Software and Hardware.
• Assist in maintaining a Sanitary Sewer Database for Operations TV Van and also assist with attaching Sewer Videos to mapping.
• Respond to Mapping and information requests.
• Respond to information provided by staff and public and evaluate need for atlas changes; make needed changes in a timely manner; print and distribute periodic updates to atlas holders.
• Willingness to learn new software programs and work independently at times.
• Good communication skills with coworkers and those in other departments.
• Ability to work outside in challenging weather and terrain conditions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of ESRI GIS Platforms and products including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.
• Knowledge of GPS Equipment and Software and field practices.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office programs.
  
• Knowledge of construction and utility networks.

Education and Experience:
Priority consideration will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, and engineering or a related field and one year of work experience with GIS computer systems. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough criminal background check. Candidates will be selected based upon their job related training, education, experience, skills and an oral interview.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and
mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us.

Application Process:
You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to access the online
application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The
City application must be submitted to by:

5:00 P.M. Monday, May 6, 2019

The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified
individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection
process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with
your required application materials.