Engineering Technician II - Utilities (GIS)
Job description
The Norfolk Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineering Technician II that supports our Geographic Information System (GIS) team. Duties involve the daily input and manipulation of GIS data for the Engineering Department as well as assisting customers.
Uses Raw Water, Water Distribution, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Main, and Sewer Pump Station As-Builts and GPS/Survey data to record the respective assets to permanent record in the Utilities’ GIS Enterprise database.- Performs a broad range of GIS tasks related to data collection, maintenance, display, and analysis.
- Interacts with customers for water and sewer tap orders, and records requests.
- Interacts with employees, other City departments, and external customers.
- Reads and interprets City utility maps, plans, and technical documents.
- Compiles, digitizes, edits, and prepares high quality maps and exhibits for the Department, City Council, interdepartmental agencies, and the public.
- Prepares, revises, and maintains a wide variety of computer-generated maps and cartographic products.
- Conducts and/or assists with field investigations as needed.
- Creates, edits, and updates Geodatabases as needed.
One-year experience in drafting, GIS, surveying, sub-professional engineering or a directly related field
One year experience creating and editing data in ArcGIS, drafting, surveying, sub-professional engineering or a directly related field preferred.
- Requires ability to use a personal computer.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (up to two days remote work, per supervisor approval).
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
**This position is an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights, weekends and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.**
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