GIS TECHNICIAN

The City of Dickinson is seeking a GIS Technician to support our expanding Geographic Information System (GIS) and help ensure accurate, accessible mapping data for our employees, contractors, and the public. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with geospatial data, and improving digital systems that impact an entire community, this is the opportunity for you!

Pay: $26.40 - $29.15 per hour (2026 Pay Scale), depending on qualifications

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Location: Dickinson, ND

What We Offer

Competitive Benefits Package

• Health Coverage: 80%-100% City-paid health insurance optional dental, vision & life insurance
• Retirement: NDPERS Defined Contribution Plan optional 457 retirement savings
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and emergency closure leave
• Career Growth: On-the-job training, professional development, workshops, and tuition reimbursement
• Support System: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update GIS data using ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and an enterprise MS SQL geodatabase
• Publish and distribute GIS information through web maps/apps, printed maps, PDFs, and file transfers
• Gather information from employees, departments, contractors, and project documents to ensure GIS data stays current
• Collect high-accuracy field data using GPS with real-time correction
• Analyze geospatial data and produce reports to support city decision-making
• Perform routine QA/QC to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Stay current with new GIS tools, technologies, and best practices through training and development
• Support Engineering Technicians in the field when needed
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Associate degree in GIS, Geography, IT, or a related field preferred)
• Experience: 1–3 years of GIS or IT experience preferred, but not required
• Skills: Experience using ESRI software, strong attention to detail, ability to read plats and utility plans, willingness to learn scripting (Python, Arcade, SQL), and excellent communication skills
  
  

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Application Deadline: The application deadline is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please attach your resume to the application when submitting your application.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.