Geographic Information Systems Technician
City of El Paso, TX - El Paso, Texas, us, 88568![City of El Paso, TX](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
Work at City of El Paso, TX
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Overview
$41,290.00 - $63,290.00 Annually
Location :
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type:
Unclassified
Job Number:
U3555-0824
Department:
TRANSIT PLANNIN
Opening Date:
08/29/2024
Closing Date:
9/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Requirements
MOS Code: 0261 (Marine Corps), 9620 (Navy)
Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years' experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), programming, computer aided drafting, surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, or remote sensing.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state required at time of appointment.
Special Requirements: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, develop and maintain computer based Geographic Information System (GIS) data, develop user applications, and create mapped products and provide technical support.
Typical Duties
Develop and maintain computerized data bases of multi-layered maps and relational spatial data. Involves: Apply standards for symbology, code use, labeling, layering, and other features to assure consistency between layers. Operate computer workstation to perform map digitizing, record entry, file translation and research. Import and export files and databases. Review and correct errors.
Create mapped products. Involves: Perform map overlay, buffering, and other spatial analysis functions. Generate thematic maps, graphs, reports or similar products.
Assist in technical database and operational support. Involves: Assist users in operation of workstation and GIS software. Analyze information. Recommend acquisitions of software, hardware or other related products. Participate in GIS related coordinating meetings. Perform miscellaneous related duties as required.
General Information
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Please note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
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Do you have a high school diploma, GED or higher?
YesNo
02
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), programming, computer aided drafting, surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, or remote sensing?
YesNo
03
Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
04
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.
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