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Water & Gas GIS Engineering Technician or Water & Gas Senior GIS/CAD Technician

City of Danville
VA 24541, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

The Water & Gas Division of the Utilities Department has an opening for a Water & Gas GIS Engineering Technician or Water & Gas Senior GIS/CAD Technician. The position will be filled depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.


To view the Water & Gas Senior GIS/CAD Technician job description, click here. $43,297.60 - $51,957.12/Annually

Water & Gas GIS Engineering Technician - $36,353.50 - $43,624.20/Annually

Maintains and supports the Water & Gas Geographic Information System (GIS).  Provides GIS relation databases and training and provides technical support for the GPS equipment. Coordinates and communicates with contractors on GIS projects and GPS survey work by maintaining attribute code lists and exchanging GIS and AutoCAD related files via ftp servers.  Interacts with other employees and City of Danville staff in other City departments.


The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

  • Maintains Water and Gas GIS Geo databases and related geography importing from GPS equipment using Leica Geo Office software and stored on City's network folders; updating corresponding chronological project list and adding the GPS data to update the GIS mapping system using ESRI Arc Map and Arc Catalog automated mapping software system; and sharing data with consultants via ftp to ensure the Water & Gas distribution sheets are updated.
  • Completes hardware and software maintenance on GPS system by working with Leica GPS vendor and network staff to resolve all equipment repairs and network issues; ensuring that the GPS reference station is operational daily to work with the filed units; maintaining code lists for GPS survey work; and checking connections and cleaning equipment periodically such as screens and external casing.
  • Coordinates with contractor on projects and GPS survey work by reviewing data contents, project maps, design or construction to determine if more GPs information is needed and for clarification of any data and mapping issues.
  • Prepares customized GIS related maps using ESRI Arc Map software for GIS data requests and provides GIS information for staff, consultants and other City departments.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months to one year of post-secondary study or training: e.g. vocational, business, technical school; and basic computer skills and Microsoft software experience.  No job experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses 

  • Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria

Job Knowledge 
Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Reading
Advanced:  Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  

Writing
Intermediate:  Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  

Math
Intermediate:  Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.  

Communication Skills 
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making 
Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities 
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is sedentary in nature, requiring occasional light physical exertion. Requires adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a computer, telephone and communicating effectively with others. 

 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  • Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.  
  • Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
  • May frequently experience change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work.  
  • May occasionally experience time pressure.
  • May rarely experience emergency situations and noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment, including computer and related hardware and software, and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office setting, primarily at a desk in a quiet environment, where the employee is not normally exposed to environmental hazards. 

 

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task; and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Salary : $36,354 - $63,619

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