What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL DATA TECHNICIAN position at City of Columbia?
This position performs routine mapping work and research in support of City water, sewer, storm drainage and road projects; and performs related work as assigned. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
- Researches and interprets engineering drawings for computer entry and Cityworks WO creation;
- Performs basic attribute maintenance and quality control to utility features and related tables, as required;
- Performs routine mapping work in support of City water, sewer, stormwater drainage and road projects;
- Prepares project location maps and other basic maps for Engineering Projects;
- Duplicates maps for employee and customer use;
- Documents and logs backlogged utility engineering plans for completeness;
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, engineering, urban planning, computer science or a closely related field OR Associates degree with 2 years of prior experience
- Valid South Carolina Class “D" Driver's License.
| Pay Grade will be dependent upon education and/or work experience: | |||
| Level | Pay Grade | Qualifications | Salary Range |
| Digital Data Technician I | 111 | Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, engineering, urban planning, computer science or a closely related field OR Associates degree with 2 years of prior experience | $49,720.00 - $63,393.00 |
| Digital Data Technician II | 112 | Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, engineering, urban planning, computer science or a closely related field with 2 years of experience; or Associates degree with 4 years of experience | $53,449.00 - $68.147.50 |
| Digital Data Technician III | 113 | Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, engineering, urban planning, computer science or a closely related field with 4 years of experience; or Associates degree with 6 years of experience | $57,458.00 - $73,259.00 |
- Detail and project-oriented;
- Knowledge of algebra working with such factors as exponents, logarithms, linear and quadratic equations; concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions statistics, applying such functions as frequency distribution, reliability, validity and correlation techniques; finance and economics using financial and economical models.
- Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
- Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
- Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as computer-aided design and drafting software; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope;
- Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
- Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business betters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and work form;
- Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
- Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.
Salary : $49,720 - $63,393