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Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Bargaining Unit: PTE, Local 17-Technical Unit
Closing Date 07/09/13 04:00 PM Pacific Time
Position Description:
Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a GIS professional who will perform data maintenance on one or more of the Corporate (Cadastral, Street Network, Discrete Address Point or Common Place Name) or Utility (Drainage or Water) data layers. The position will report to the Corporate GIS Data Maintenance Supervisor within SPU’s Information Technology Division.
Job Responsibilities:
* Create and edit GIS feature classes and tables using an ArcMap-based edit interface
* Perform research utilizing a variety of methods including but not limited to: manuals, documents, field checks, and other
self-directed research
* Manage and interpret various source materials such as plats, maps, engineering plans, hand-drawn sketches, legal descriptions,
written descriptions of utility locations and on-line research tools
* Perform quality control and spatial analysis
* Perform upkeep of unit tracking systems using SDE tables, MS Access or Excel
* Document procedures and guidelines
* Perform user acceptance testing for data maintenance and end-user tools
* Independently resolve most routine problems while maintaining communication with other team members, supervisors and subject matter
experts
* Perform field checks or GPS work as required.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: An Associate Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering Technology, or other related field, or
two years of college level coursework in engineering technology, or two years of civil engineering office or field experience.
Equivalency
Other combinations of education and/or experience which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of the class.
Licensing and other requirements
Driver’s License or equivalent mobility.
Additional Information:
Desired Qualifications
* Two years of experience performing GIS data maintenance related either to cadastral, utility infrastructure, street network and/or address geocoding
* Thorough understanding of legal descriptions pertaining to property boundaries
* Understanding of survey principles and practices
* Familiarity with coordinate geometry (COGO) functions
* Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS software
* Familiarity with City of Seattle transportation GIS data (Street Network Database, Discreet Address Points, Common Place Names) and
with the SPU Virtual Vault
* Experience in the interpretation of utility and transportation construction drawings and ROW plans
* Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment and move between assignments with ease
* Excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
* Flagger certification; General field work experience
* Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our values on Safety, Respect,
Diversity, Trust, Humor, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and Accountability
* Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base
GIS DATA MAINTENANCE STAFF (ASST CE SPEC)
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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Job #2013-00604
If you are unable to apply on-line you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5400
Seattle, WA 98104
206-684-8088
Careers@seattle.gov
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. The City is a Drug Free Workplace.