City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE
GIS Technician
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Salary:
$25.80 - $32.95 Hourly
Location :
Lincoln, NE
Job Type:
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
202400779
Department:
Transportation & Utilities Department
Opening Date:
11/21/2024
Closing Date:
12/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Technology Services is a division in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We fuel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our community's quality of life together.
We are looking for a
GIS Technician
to join our team. This is responsible entry level technical work performing specialized duties in the operation, use, and maintenance of Enterprise-level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
Desired: Coursework in geographic information systems; experience with GIS and the use of GPS; experience interpreting construction design plans and record drawings; knowledge of water, wastewater, storm, paving, and right of way infrastructure/assets; asset management.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography or related fieldTwo years of experience working with computer software, hardware and operations systems related to geographic information systemsAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
Necessary Special Requirement:
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits informationLearn more about Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
HERENature of Work/Examples of Work Performed
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
Pay increases
are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage
a healthy work-life balance
by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All
medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!30 days of
Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Programs
offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 4 days of
Funeral and Bereavement
Leave$70,000 of
Life Insurance$1,250 of
Tuition Reimbursement401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%Employer provided
Post Employment Health Plan
for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care
Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans
01
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
02
Do you have a college degree with major coursework in any of the following? (check all that apply)
Computer SciencePlanningGeographyGISRelated FieldNone
03
If checking a related field, please specify the field. If not, enter N/A.
04
What is your highest degree earned in the fields of study specified in question number 2?
No DegreeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
05
Do you have experience working with computer software, hardware, or operating systems related to geographic information systems (GIS)?
No experienceYes, less than 2 yearsYes, 2 to 4 yearsYes, 4 to 6 yearsYes, 6 or more years
06
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
07
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. if no, enter N/A.
08
Do you have experience working with ESRI Desktop GIS Software?
YesNo
09
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
10
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
11
Do you have extensive work experience with ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal GIS Software?
YesNo
12
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
13
If yes, please describe examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
14
Indicate if you have training, coursework, or experience in the following (check all that apply):
ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap)ArcGIS ProPythonGeodatabases/Spatial DatabasesGPS/GNSSDrones/UASAsset Management SoftwareSoftware TrainingSoftware DocumentationNone
15
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A.
16
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If none, enter N/A.
17
Indicate if you have work experience creating, editing, or maintaining GIS data in the following: (check all that apply)
Water UtilitiesWastewater/Sanitary SewerStormwater/WatershedPaving/Curb/Street MaintenanceLand RecordsNo experience
18
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
19
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
20
Do you have work experience managing versioned ESRI GIS Geodatabases in an enterprise setting?
YesNo
21
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
22
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
23
23. complex construction plans and/or as-built record drawings?
YesNo
24
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
25
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
Required Question
$25.80 - $32.95 Hourly
Location :
Lincoln, NE
Job Type:
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
202400779
Department:
Transportation & Utilities Department
Opening Date:
11/21/2024
Closing Date:
12/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Technology Services is a division in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We fuel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our community's quality of life together.
We are looking for a
GIS Technician
to join our team. This is responsible entry level technical work performing specialized duties in the operation, use, and maintenance of Enterprise-level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
Desired: Coursework in geographic information systems; experience with GIS and the use of GPS; experience interpreting construction design plans and record drawings; knowledge of water, wastewater, storm, paving, and right of way infrastructure/assets; asset management.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography or related fieldTwo years of experience working with computer software, hardware and operations systems related to geographic information systemsAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
Necessary Special Requirement:
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits informationLearn more about Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
HERENature of Work/Examples of Work Performed
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
Pay increases
are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage
a healthy work-life balance
by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All
medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!30 days of
Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Programs
offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 4 days of
Funeral and Bereavement
Leave$70,000 of
Life Insurance$1,250 of
Tuition Reimbursement401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%Employer provided
Post Employment Health Plan
for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care
Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans
01
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
02
Do you have a college degree with major coursework in any of the following? (check all that apply)
Computer SciencePlanningGeographyGISRelated FieldNone
03
If checking a related field, please specify the field. If not, enter N/A.
04
What is your highest degree earned in the fields of study specified in question number 2?
No DegreeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
05
Do you have experience working with computer software, hardware, or operating systems related to geographic information systems (GIS)?
No experienceYes, less than 2 yearsYes, 2 to 4 yearsYes, 4 to 6 yearsYes, 6 or more years
06
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
07
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. if no, enter N/A.
08
Do you have experience working with ESRI Desktop GIS Software?
YesNo
09
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
10
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
11
Do you have extensive work experience with ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal GIS Software?
YesNo
12
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
13
If yes, please describe examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
14
Indicate if you have training, coursework, or experience in the following (check all that apply):
ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap)ArcGIS ProPythonGeodatabases/Spatial DatabasesGPS/GNSSDrones/UASAsset Management SoftwareSoftware TrainingSoftware DocumentationNone
15
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A.
16
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If none, enter N/A.
17
Indicate if you have work experience creating, editing, or maintaining GIS data in the following: (check all that apply)
Water UtilitiesWastewater/Sanitary SewerStormwater/WatershedPaving/Curb/Street MaintenanceLand RecordsNo experience
18
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
19
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
20
Do you have work experience managing versioned ESRI GIS Geodatabases in an enterprise setting?
YesNo
21
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
22
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
23
23. complex construction plans and/or as-built record drawings?
YesNo
24
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.
25
If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A.
Required Question