Come join the IT team at the City of Salem!

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides professional growth while serving the Salem community, then the City of Salem’s Information Technology (IT) Department is the place for you.

The City of Salem’s IT department is looking for a talented individual to join our team. We have a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician position primarily focused on assisting City departments in building, maintaining, modifying, and/or using GIS data, databases, applications and products. GIS Technicians also work closely with GIS Analysts and provide user support. This position will focus on building and maintaining data for public safety systems.

If you want to become an integral part of the City’s daily business operations that provide services to over 1000 of the City’s employees, its departments, including public safety, and our local community, then this job is for you.

• Perform routine GIS data maintenance Input, update or maintain GIS data, verify data integrity; view and edit data using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; enter, update and maintain data layers and relational databases, using GIS application tools.
• Perform simple spatial analysis and database queries. Develop and maintain data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases.
• Use GIS software programs to modify and update data, and to compose map products. Prepare a variety of maps, illustrations and other graphic representations that meet specific customer needs.
• Code and digitize geographic data features. Proof and review maps for completeness and adherence to standards. Operate large format plotter to produce hardcopy map products. Convert existing drawings and source data from various formats for integration into the GIS system.
• Research various records to maintain current, accurate digital maps and databases; find and compile source information for mapping; visit field locations to collect or verify data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass the pre-employment background check
• Must have an Oregon Drivers license
• Must have a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards

Education 
Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer technologies, engineering, GIS or a related field;
AND
 
Experience:  
One year experience using GIS software applications; OR Any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for the Geographic Information Technician, where the class specification is posted in its entirety.
 
How can I apply?
Click on the “Apply” button at the top of this announcement and complete your application.  Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification.