GIS Technician
ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION!
Hours of Work: 4/10's, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., M-Th
The ideal candidate for this position would have work experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and RDBMS including knowledge of SQL; have technical exposure to GIS and spatial concepts related to utilities; demonstrate the ability to comprehend and translate engineering drawing content including field markups; have experience creating, editing, and plotting GIS-based maps and CAD drawings; and have exposure to survey-grade GPS equipment, postprocessing, and data use.
The ideal candidate would also be able to work well independently and within small groups to meet high volume targets; gracefully handle repeated work interruptions from and interactions with all levels of staff; have an extreme attention to detail and use logical thinking processes; and convey technical issues in a concise and well thought-out manner.
In addition, the candidate would currently possess or be able to obtain certifications in water distribution and/or transmission systems; be able to follow standard practices yet be observant enough to identify their shortcomings; and have the ability to learn new processes and tools quickly.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is as Associate's degree in GIS, AutoCAD or a closely related field; and one year of responsible technical experience in the use and operations of geographical information systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education.
*The Las Vegas Valley Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*