NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Utilities GIS/Asset Specialist
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31.86/hr - $36.49/hr
2+ years expThe City of La Crosse is seeking a full-time GIS/Asset Specialist to support the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities. This role involves managing GIS data, providing technical support, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of utility asset data in GIS and CMMS environments.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge of Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise software and tools, including ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, web maps, applications, and mobile apps
Skilled in developing and supporting web GIS applications using ESRI Experience Builder, Dashboard, Story Maps, Field Maps, and Survey 123
Perform GIS data maintenance to support water, wastewater, and stormwater utility operations
Manage and administer utilities GIS database(s) in an enterprise environment
Read and interpret as-built, record, and other engineering documents and make appropriate edits to water, wastewater, and stormwater data to include attribute and geometric updates from plans, record drawings, or incorporate data collected in the field
Use global position system (GPS) and/or GNSS (global navigation satellite systems) equipment to collect and update asset information; integrate field data collection equipment with GIS solutions
Provide assistance to end users of GIS applications and technology; troubleshoots issues; and provides basic training as needed
Maintain a working knowledge of software advances related to the geographic information system software and attend seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate
Design and implement business process workflows. Identify and aid in development of service requests, work orders, preventive maintenance items, and asset inspections
Develop and maintain processes to support data automation related to GIS and CMMS
Identify areas of integration with other Utility systems such as SCADA and billing
Perform GIS data QA/QC, ensuring compliance with established topological and attribution standards as well as data integrity with integration with CMMS program
Support development, maintenance, and management of Asset Inventories
Maintain up to date and accurate maps to ensure standard quality
Produce high-quality cartographic maps, exhibits, presentations, graphs, and charts to support utility CMMS application and other tasks as needed by other departments/utilities, including both internally and externally facing web maps
Review the use of data from the Utility’s CMMS to inform maintenance and condition assessment activities
Identify, communicate, and provide training to support work processes that support work efficiency and data integrity
Provide frontline internal technical support for incidents and update requests related to the GIS and CMMS
Provide end user training in the usage of the GIS and CMMS applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or closely related field
Two (2) years' experience implementing GIS solutions, with a preference to focus on utilities
High proficiency with use of GIS- and GPS-related software, products, and services, including ESRI, Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey 123
Basic knowledge and understanding of water, sewer, and stormwater systems
Experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software
Statistical analysis skills
Life-cycle cost and triple-bottom-line analysis experience
Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases, database reporting, and project management applications
Expected baseline skills include language, writing, and communication, and MS Office Suite products
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities
Experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with little direction
Benefits
Medical benefit plans
Wisconsin Retirement Plan
Deferred compensation
Roth IRA
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Income continuation insurance
Voluntary dental and vision plans
Paid holidays
Vacations
Sick leave
Traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution
10 paid holidays
Ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year
Vacation time available as of date of hire
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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