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City of Rochester, MN · 9 hours ago

GIS Specialist - RPU

Rochester, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Rochester, MN is seeking a GIS Specialist for Rochester Public Utilities, the largest municipal utility in Minnesota. The role involves assisting with the development, operation, and maintenance of the enterprise GIS, including program planning, mapping, database management, and providing training on GIS software.

GovernmentNon ProfitTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases for the Department

Provide public service to consultants, developers, citizens, and other agencies

Provide or assist with training and provide guidance to department and division personnel on GIS, cartographic design, or other mapping requirements

Assist with plans and procedures for the development and use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to meet the needs of the Department

Operate and maintain the enterprise-wide GIS

Prepare documentation of data sources, database design and data flow diagrams and complete metadata on datasets

Assist in the development, maintenance, and administration of a departmental GIS work plan

Act as a liaison between department and outside agencies or other departments in accomplishing system applications

Maintain and enhance databases for all areas of the Department

Develop GIS applications to enhance efficiency and use of the GIS

Coordinate integration of internal and external GIS with other departments, divisions, systems, and functions

Assist in the planning, development, and administration of spatial and attribute data sets

Create and update public and associated private infrastructure GIS datasets

Prepare and edit map layers; prepare and print maps or produce electronic maps to meet specified needs for Engineering staff and others

Apply policies and procedures to GIS data for quality control and quality assurance

Develop and implement databases and applications for department records

Perform database management, design SQL queries and perform data entry

Support the management of departmental infrastructure using field inventory data

Maintain and improve current department GIS databases and applications

Work with other departments and governmental offices in developing and maintaining GIS databases for multiple users

Respond to inquiries and requests for information about Department infrastructure

Coordinate with other governmental GIS groups

Prepare technical information for Boards, Councils, City staff agencies, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations

Assist in recommending, operating, and maintaining software and hardware systems for use in GIS program

Furnish training and technical support to internal GIS customers and other users of GIS data and applications

Assist in developing budgets and schedules involving GIS applications, computer hardware and software

Update, modify and expand GIS related intranet/internet sites including ArcGIS Portal

Assist with hardware maintenance, software installation and maintenance, and troubleshoot system problems

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ESRI ArcGIS softwareGIS database managementGIS application developmentPython programmingSQL Server administrationArcGIS EnterpriseWindows operating systemsMicrosoft OfficeUtility Network editingGPS mapping experienceSchneider Electric products

Required

Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS) or related field such as geography, planning, civil engineering, or computer science, with an emphasis in GIS coursework and training; AND three (3) years of full-time employment experience with geographic information systems mapping and database management using ESRI ArcGIS software or its equivalent

Valid MN driver's license