Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Database Technician

DUTIES SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform a variety of activities and operations associated with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and database development and maintenance; perform related work as required.

 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of GIS/Database Technician is a journey level technical class in the Engineering GIS/Information Systems series. Incumbents perform routine GIS and database technical duties under general supervision. Incumbents are expected to be fully trained and competent through prior work experience in the appropriate field. This class has no supervisory responsibilities. Lead direction may be received by the GIS Analyst. Supervision is received from the GIS Manager, Engineering Manager, or Principal Engineer.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:            Graduation from High School, or equivalent

                                                            AND

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, engineering, computer science, or environmental science, OR equivalent work experience which would have provided the required level of knowledge and abilities involving the design, implementation, and use of GIS and database applications.

 Other combinations of education and/or experience that provide the necessary knowledge and abilities will be considered.

 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

 

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Incumbents may be required to perform occasional moderately heavy physical labor. Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without corrections. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary: $37.4234 to $47.9051 hourly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 9/30/2024 at 8:00 a.m. and closes when the first 50 qualified applications are received or 10/27/2024, whichever occurs first.

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