Assistant GIS Coordinator

Assistant GIS Coordinator City of Bloomington, IN - 2.5 Bloomington, IN Job Details Full-time $57,309 - $65,905 a year 20 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Paid parental leave Health savings account 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Spatial analysis Mapping using GIS Data entry GIS software Query management Data analysis software Full Job Description Description Assists in operating and maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Bloomington Utilities Department. Provides support to staff users. Duties 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. Job Requirements 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 and Personal Work Relationship 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.