Are you looking for stable and secure employment with competitive annual wage increases? The City of Watertown is looking for a qualified individual to join our Team as a Geographic Information System Technician. This position is responsible assisting with the creation, operation, and administration of the GIS system. Responsibilities include migrating data to the GIS system; reviewing information and data to ensure quality; administering GIS databases; and training other departments on GIS uses.
The ideal candidate for this position has the knowledge of GIS concepts, practices, and techniques related to developing, maintaining, and operating a GIS. Candidate should have the ability required to Collect, interpret and integrate relevant geographic and facilities data from multiple sources, including field surveys. We are interested in hiring individuals who are hardworking, detail-oriented and willing to complete tasks quickly and correctly. Additional details regarding this position are below!
The City of Watertown offers participation in the NYS Retirement System-a defined benefit pension system. Employees are eligible to enroll in one of the most affordable and generous health insurance policies in the region in addition to dental, vision, flexible spending and tuition reimbursement programs. Paid time off policies include 12 sick days per year and 15 vacation days to start.
Please apply by completing an application through the City of Watertown Website: https://watertown-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps
Responsibilities May Include:
- Collects, assembles, analyzes, and incorporates data from various sources into GIS database; determines suitability of data and best method for incorporation.
- Works with other City departments to design and integrate GIS technology within or across departments and assist in developing municipal GIS as directed; trains other personnel in use of GIS data.
- Creates and maintains records of activities and metadata standards; generates appropriate reports as requested.
- Produces maps and other data for use by City departments, the public and public/private agencies.
- Assesses GIS software suitability and programming needs and makes recommendations to City IT department regarding future GIS needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelor's or higher-level degree in a computer technology related field; OR
- (B) a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field supplemented by at least 3 credit hours in computer technology related coursework; OR
- (C) a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least 6 months of documented experience in a computer technology related field.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT"
- Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive title in the classified civil service; therefore, appointment will be on a provisional basis only. To be eligible for permanent status, the individual accepting appointment will be required to pass a civil service exam and score among the top three.