GIS Technician

Job Summary

The City of College Station, TX is seeking a highly skilled GIS Technician to join our team. As a GIS Technician, you will be responsible for updating and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date electric Transmission and Distribution (T&D) utility network model / Geographic Information System (GIS).

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the GIS system in a timely manner with all the asset and attribute data from completed new electric construction, line improvements, inspections, and other projects.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data, maps, map viewers, and other geo-spatial tools with the use of ESRI's ArcGIS software, AutoCAD software, or similar programs in collaboration with the IT GIS team.
• Assist with utility design projects to ensure they are compliant with the appropriate connectivity model and provide prompt availability of accurate engineering models and maps to the engineers and other users.
• Maintain the different GIS layers (including landbase) to be utilized by both internal and external users.
• Update GIS from information gathered from as-built changes, field verifications, and inspection data.
• Assist in the production of high-quality maps of various sizes and styles utilizing cartographic skills.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of necessary records, reports, and documentation for the GIS systems.
• Collaborate with other City of College Station departments and other government or private sector entities to ensure effective and secure data exchange.
• Maintain familiarity with CSU engineering standards, construction practices, and procedures.
• Perform occasional field verification of electric system facilities using measuring instruments, GPS units, or other methods.
• Analyze and accurately interpret information from tables, "as-built" documentation, designs, photos, notes, field sketches, operating maps, GPS data from various sources and translate to usable GIS formats.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the departmental design and staking software and Milsoft Engineering & Operations software.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS software and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of database concepts, querying, and reporting from SQL databases.
• Skilled in the use of office productivity tools (Example: Microsoft Office).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electric distribution utility networks, standards, and practices.
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS technologies such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE and utilizing ArcGIS Server technology, as well as associated applications.
• Experience with electric utility software such as Partnersoft or Milsoft Core E&O.
• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution terminology and theory of operations.
• Ability to read and understand various technical documents including deeds, plats and title reports, construction plans, etc.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and tools.

Benefits

The City of College Station, TX offers a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance.