Geographic Information System Technician I

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED: 08/21 – 09/10/2026

Job Title:

Geographic Information System Technician I

Entry Wage:

$26.77

Division:

Infrastructure Integrity

Standard Wage:

$33.46

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift:

Mon-Fri; 1st Shift

Reports To:

Supervisor, Geographic Information Systems Technician

Job Code:

10010500

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the GIS Technician I will enter record information from gas and water projects into the District's Geographic Information System (GIS) and train in the duties of a GIS Technician II. Upon successfully completing all training and proficiencies of a GIS Technician I, a recommendation can be made for advancement to the position of GIS Technician II.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) with minimum two (2) years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. or

• Required - Associate's Degree from a trade, vocational or technical college and/or higher, with an emphasis in GIS, geography, cartography and or related fields.

Minimum Requirements

• Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant GIS data entry and data editing experience, as a primary job duty; with a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma as listed above. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade school, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details. and

• Required - Experience with data entry into a Geographic Information System and understanding the criticality of attention to detail.

• Preferred - Minimum of 2 years of GIS work experience within the last three (3) years or

• Preferred - Less than 1 year of GIS experience through the recent completion of a college (or trade, vocational or technical) educational program.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire

• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with a Geographic Information System data management software. ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience is preferred. (Intermediate proficiency)

• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Open Text, and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Entry proficiency)

• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

• Proficiency with personal computers and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and phone systems.

• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

• Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.

Essential Functions

• Enter record information from proposed and as-built drawings, completion reports, service cards, and various other record sources into the District's Geographic Information System.

• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.

• Learn the District's GIS data entry standards, workflows, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal GIS skills.

• Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, reporting discrepancies/variances found and facilitating changes, as directed.

• Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.

• Accept written and verbal instruction in revising and updating GIS in collaboration with District personnel.

• Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.

• Assist in GIS data clean up projects.

• Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, GIS Technician II.

• Assist in checking the work of others, as experience and proficiency allow.

• Work effectively in both an independent and in a team environment.

• Prioritize the health and well-being of the workforce within a safety-first work environment.

• Work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision for extended periods.

Required for All Jobs

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned

• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Move/Traverse - Occasionally

• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

• Transport/Lifting - Rarely

• Transport/Carrying - Rarely

• Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely

• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely

• Ascend/Descend - Rarely

• Balancing - Rarely

• Position Self/Stooping - Rarely

• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely

• Position Self/Crouching - Rarely

• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely

• Reaching - Occasionally

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Rarely

• Feeling - Rarely

• Communicate/Talking - Constantly

• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly

• Repetitive Motions - Constantly

• Coordination - Occasionally

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"