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City of Billings · 13 hours ago

GIS Technician

Billings, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.95/hr - $28.58/hr

1+ years exp

The City of Billings is seeking a GIS Technician to develop, analyze, and maintain a variety of GIS and associated data in the City's Geographic Information System. The role involves digitizing data, maintaining datasets, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of GIS information.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Digitizes and enters public works asset data from hard copy graphics (i.e., as-built diagrams) and digital sources such as geo-rectified CAD files or survey grade GPS points. Assets include but not limited to water utility features, sanitary sewer utility features storm utility features, irrigation/sprinkler systems, landscaping and mowing areas, pavement markings, snow routes and street sweeping areas, streetlights, traffic signals, and traffic signs

Performs ongoing maintenance and cleanup of datasets in a constant effort to improve data accuracy and integrity. Maintenance includes interpreting and cross-validating information extracted from construction plans and related files, field notes, City personnel, and outside agencies. Validating information involves research in the office and the field upon occasion

Attaches closed-circuit television inspection video/report files to utility layers and enters associated condition scoring into asset management software (Cityworks). Uses video files to populate missing utility data such as pipe characteristics, condition, and the placement of private service lines

Assists in tracking the completion of construction projects by corresponding with staff or consultants to ensure timely receipt of deliverables and subsequent data entry into the City's GIS system

Works with GIS Specialist to develop additional Enterprise applications (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Insights, and Solutions) based on recommendations from the Public Works IT Data Steering committee

Works with GIS Asset Analyst to create new layers for asset management purposes and more tightly integrates existing datasets to the Cityworks software platform

Creates maps and reports from spatial and digital data

Responds to third-party requests for City GIS data deliverables and products

Automates GIS data input and output through programming

Field collection and digitization of Global Positioning System (GPS) data for use with City GIS

Attends and participates in professional group meetings

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in GIS, GPS, and related fields

Analyzes land parcels for accuracy to ensure City and County land datasets are accurate

Coordinates with other City departments/divisions and County to ensure that current land parcel and address information is available for their applications

Monitors, researches, and reconciles new and changed parcel and address records from all City sources, as it pertains to: utility, building permit, zoning, taxes, business licensing, special assessment, annexation, GIS/mapping, and other contributing sources

Provides technical research of address and parcel database records for special projects and programs, as it pertains to: annexations, zoning requests, GIS/mapping services, utility location information, ownership changes, and other projects and programs

Provides technical training to City employees regarding addressing and parcel splits to ensure appropriate standards and protocols are followed

Assigns and approves addressing and naming of streets for the City of Billings and follows the process through to the final address approval

Notifies City departments/divisions and outside entities including developers, public utilities, and contractors about all address additions and changes

Coordinates with Public Safety staff to address enforcement and public safety boundary adjustments

Assists GIS Specialists and Managers in creating detailed reports and maintaining comprehensive documentation of GIS processes and data metadata, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established municipal standards

Supports GIS Specialists and Managers in standardizing data and updating missing or incomplete datasets, as well as performing regular inventories of GIS datasets to maintain system efficiency and data integrity

Performs other duties as assigned