About this Opportunity

Updates and maintains a wide variety of Enterprise-wide Geographic Information System Databases, creates maps, responds to customer requests for geospatial data. Essential functions include, Use of the ArcGIS Software Suite. Develops, configures, initializes, and maintains department specific asset/infrastructure management programs. Drives the work load of the field crew. Provides technical support to the assigned department.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

I/II:

• Digitizes, maintains, and analyzes geographic data. Recommends and implements efficiencies and enhancements.
• Creates, administers, and updates infrastructure preventative maintenance programs. Designs, configures, implements, and maintains asset management programs for department specific infrastructure.
• Provide support to departmental staff with service requests and work flows using the GIS-based asset management software.
• Researches and compiles infrastructure and related data from hard copy maps, engineering drawings, and database tables for entry into GIS.
• Updates, verifies, and maintains GIS database and tables.
• Provides technical support to departmental staff in the development of infrastructure management programs.
• Directs and performs field location and verifies proper identification of City infrastructure.
• Utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and software to collect, record, and download field data to the GIS.
• Provides support for field personnel regarding the locations of infrastructure features.
• Performs or coordinates update, maintenance, and repair of GIS, GPS, and related hardware and software.
• Operates various engineering survey instruments for determination of precise location of transportation system features.
• Maintains survey equipment and performs regular calibration to ensure accuracy of results.
• Performs related work as required.

• Digitizes, maintains, and analyzes geographic data. Recommends and implements efficiencies and enhancements.
• Leads the creation, administration, and updates infrastructure preventative maintenance programs Designs, configures, implements, and maintains asset management programs for department specific infrastructure.
• Provide support to departmental staff with service requests and work flows using the GIS-based asset management software
• Researches and compiles infrastructure and related data from hard copy maps, engineering drawings, and database tables for entry into GIS
• Updates, verifies, and maintains GIS database and tables
• Provides technical support to departmental staff in the development of infrastructure management programs
• Directs and performs field location and verifies proper identification of City infrastructure
• Utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and software to collect, record, and download field data to the GIS
• Provides support for field personnel regarding the locations of infrastructure features
• Performs or coordinates update, maintenance, and repair of GIS, GPS, and related hardware and software
• Operates various engineering survey instruments for determination of precise location of transportation system features
• Maintains survey equipment and performs regular calibration to ensure accuracy of results
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field and
• One (1) year of experience in GIS Feature Creation, Database Maintenance, SQL and Python, Esri Products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro, etc.), ArcGIS Online, cartographic experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field and
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in GIS Feature Creation, Database Maintenance, SQL and Python, Esri Products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro, etc.), ArcGIS Online, cartographic experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field and
• Three to five years of experience in GIS Feature Creation, Database Maintenance, SQL and Python, Esri Products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro, etc.), ArcGIS Online, and cartographic experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

• I: $25.90- $34.98 hourly
• II: $27.73- $37.43 hourly
• III: $29.66- $40.05 hourly

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
• Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
• Annual pay increases
• Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
• 100% City paid basic life insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Commitment to professional development
• View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)