Geospatial Data Specialist I or II (Sewer) - City of Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Rapids, IA
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
Job details
Salary
$24.42 – $30.71 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring for a Geospatial Data Specialist I or II. Please see respective job descriptions below:
Updates and maintains a wide variety of Enterprise-wide Geographic Information System Databases; creates maps and responds to customer requests for geospatial data.
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
Salary:
I: $24.42- $28.70 hourly
II: $26.14- $30.71 hourly
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Geospatial Data Specialist I/II:
- Digitizes, maintains, and analyzes geographic data; recommends and implements efficiencies and enhancements
- Creates, administers, and updates the preventative maintenance program; designs, implements, and maintains asset management program
- Provides support to departmental staff with service requests and workflows using the GIS-based asset management software
- Researches and compiles transportation infrastructure and related data
- Updates, verifies, and maintains GIS database and tables
- Develops, initializes, and maintains the sewer infrastructure management program
- Provides technical support to departmental staff in the development of infrastructure management programs
- Directs and performs field location and verifies proper identification of transportation system infrastructure
- Utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and software to collect, record, and download field data to the GIS
- Provides support for field personnel regarding the locations of transportation system infrastructure features
- Performs or coordinates update, maintenance, and repair of GIS, GPS, and related hardware and software
- Operates various engineering survey instruments
- Maintains survey equipment and performs regular calibration
- Performs related work as required
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Geospatial Data Specialist I:
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field and
- Up to one year of experience in GIS feature creation, database maintenance, SQL and Python, ESRI products (ARCMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPrto, etc.) ArcGIS Online and cartographic experience or
- An equivalent combination of experience and/or education
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
Desired Qualifications
- None
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Software applications for GIS including GPS
- Methods, practices, techniques, materials, and supplies used in urban planning and infrastructure management development, and street maintenance, and construction
- Engineering principles, practices, and techniques
- Safety regulations, principles, protocols, practices, and procedures
- Advanced analytical modeling
- Industry specific maintenance and regulatory practices
- Program management principles
Skills in:
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders using both technical and non-technical language
- Critical thinking and organization
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively and develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Prepare accurate and reliable reports
- Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, maps, plats, and legal descriptions
- Train and support field and office staff in GIS and GPS
Geospatial Data Specialist II:
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field and
- One to three years of experience in GIS Feature Creation, Database Maintenance, SQL and Python, Esri Products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro, etc.), ArcGIS Online, and cartographic experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
Desired Qualifications
- None
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Software applications for GIS including GPS
- Methods, practices, techniques, materials, and supplies used in urban planning and infrastructure management development, and street maintenance, and construction
- Engineering principles, practices, and techniques
- Safety regulations, principles, protocols, practices, and procedures
- Advanced analytical modeling
- Industry specific maintenance and regulatory practices
- Program management principles
Skills in:
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders using both technical and non-technical language
- Critical thinking and organization
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively and develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Prepare accurate and reliable reports
- Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, maps, plats, and legal descriptions
- Train and support field and office staff in GIS and GPS
Source: 
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