Asset Management Technician (GIS)
ECCV Water District
- Aurora, CO
- $24.33-35.29 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
- Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
- Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Sheild, and Pet Insurance.
- Performs data collection in the field and assists Asset Administrator with entering assets into the AMS.
- Under direct supervision, performs basic data base design, data maintenance, research, and mapping analysis to the District's GIS Enterprise.
- Provides excellent customer service and support of the ArcGIS SDE Enterprise GIS System (10.x); provides basic level AMS support and GIS support.
- Coordinates efforts with the Asset Administrator and GIS Analyst to create the combined GIS and AMS. Utilizes best practices to determine format, research data conversions, establish data specifications, update sources, and ensure data integrity; creates thematic maps for routine and unique requests in web based and paper formats.
- Utilizes the District's GIS system to add new feature classes and update existing assets using AutoCAD drawings, Record Drawings, Easement legal descriptions, and Keyhole Markup Language (KML) files.
- Documents policies and procedures for creation of spatial data and map compositions as well as installation of assets into the AMS.
- Provides recommendations for purchases; provides justification for Mapping equipment and services and makes budget recommendations for District's GIS software and hardware.
- Prepares mapping solutions for staff, consultants, and collaborators.
- Participates in a team environment to assist in special projects and reports when needed.
- Knowledge of modeling techniques such as Geometric Network modeling, and complex spatial analysis involving integrated use of numerous data themes and layers.
- Data management including working knowledge of database design and QA/QC practices.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS suite of software (10.x) and administration of an Enterprise GIS database system (SDE). Knowledge of Asset Management System (Elements) and their integration with GIS; AutoCAD or similar drafting software, computer hardware, software and peripherals such as central processing units, printers, and plotters; current technology related to GIS applications and the equipment and software required to maximize system support; water and wastewater utility systems and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of techniques for explaining technical concepts and procedures to non-technical users; instruct and train users on new or upgraded computer GIS applications, hardware, and software.
- Aptitude to work independently and collaboratively using effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors, industry personnel and the general public. This includes providing accurate and timely oral reports and working with many individuals from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a project team.
- Competency to research and access information from various sources to troubleshoot problems with GIS software and applications; compile, analyze and interpret numerous facts and details to solve problems; design and develop spreadsheets of basic difficulty and write routine reports.
- Ability to follow verbal directions, operating and safety procedures; written policies and procedures accurately and completely; perform and follow-through on diverse tasks, as well as adapt to changing technology, priorities and conditions on demand.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Associate degree and GISP Certificate or Bachelors in Geography, GIS, Environmental Sciences or related program preferred.
- Basic cartographic skills and experience with Arc GIS 10.X and ESRI products.
- Knowledge of Asset Management Systems (preferably Elements or similar software).
- Utility experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.