
GIS Technician
- Columbia, MO
- $20.24-24.89 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Title GIS Technician
Department Utilities
Job Code 02190
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented
Division ENGINEERING (W&L)
Job Description SummaryThe purpose of this job is to perform semi-skilled technical work, inputting and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Creates, updates, and maintains GIS data layers within GIS databases.
- Interprets engineering drawings to develop new data structures, data relationships, and data system architectures.
- Maintains, researches, and identifies data for municipal planning projects.
- Assists in data analysis and map design for assigned projects.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
- 60 hours college credit, including coursework in geographic information systems.
- 1 to 3 years' experience with enterprise GIS data and field operations.
- Valid driver's license.
- ESRI GIS software and GIS concepts
- Municipal government planning processes.
- Time management and organization.
- Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Maintaining a variety of technical records.
- Develop and maintain accurate maps.
- Interpret engineering drawings.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
- Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment - Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) - Sometimes
- Vehicle - Sometimes
- Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
- This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Starting Salary $20.24 - $24.89 per hour; Commensurate on training and education.
Pay Grade 106
Number of Positions Available 1
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis position is open until filled, with a preferred application deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025.
Notice to ApplicantsIndividuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALETHE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTINGThe City of Columbia participates in the federal