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Assistant GIS Coordinator

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City of Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, IN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Assists in operating and maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Bloomington Utilities Department. Provides support to staff users. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation: Primary Produces reports; creates and maintains map layers including existing water, wastewater and storm water map layers; and maintains Oracle and PostgreSQL attribute databases for the Utilities GIS. Assists with coordination with City and County GIS to establish and maintain system networks as they pertain to the operation of the system. Assists with coordination with Information & Technology Services on hardware and software maintenance, upkeep, and expansion. Assists with quality control and quality assurance of internal and external data updates. Attends monthly meetings to review the overall performance of the GIS. Trains staff; performs requested queries and analysis; produces requested reports, maps, and other geospatial outputs; and finds solutions for user GIS issues. Develops and modifies custom GIS applications and scripts for system users to improve the efficiency of the Utilities staff. Develops necessary programming in response to trends in GIS data. Secondary Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment. Performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as geography, management information science, or systems management, or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One year of experience operating a GIS program. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, specifically Esri ArcGIS (version 10.0 and higher). Knowledge of database management, preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure. Understanding of the principles and practices of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure. Ability to enter map information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis. Experience with database management systems including Oracle and PostgreSQL. Experience with using Python and Esri ModelBuilder, preferred. Experience with UNIX/Linux, preferred. Ability to obtain a Driver's License GIS Professional certification (GISP), preferred. Difficulty of Work Work is performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands; however, a high level of mental and visual endurance is needed to complete the on-going computer tasks. Travel and overtime are occasionally required. Personal Work Relationships Position will maintain frequent contact with the general public, department superiors, and other project team members, including consultants, vendors, and other governmental agencies involved with GIS.