Engineer Technician III

1 | P a g e GIS AnalystEngineering Technician III Public Works Division Engineering Department DEFINITION Under the direction of the City Engineer performs a variety of technical duties that are of a more ro utine nature in the development and maintenance of the Geographic I nformation System GIS database. Performs a variet y of work associated with surveying computerized drafti ng and inspection work in the office and field. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Develop and implement the GIS Systems. • Implement and maintain the asset management softwar e and other data driven software used by the public works department. • Provide an overview for GIS training to City Staff of the GIS system and the data available for City S taff. • Develop GIS deliverables for City Departments and p artnering agencies including 911 data maps for emergency services emergency snow routes Madison County parcel data and zoning maps. • Respond to information provided by staff and the pu blic and evaluate need for changes to ArcGIS Online AGOL make needed changes in a timely manner pri nt and distribute periodic updates to AGOL users. • Maintain and update Geographic Information System GIS for City departments and partnering agencies public works infrastructure and city owned faciliti es. • Research and collect data to establish inter-intra -agency partnerships. • Produce maps and other analytical products using GI S software in response to requests from staff and t he public. • Provide presentation graphics support for City staf f and respond to requests from the public for GIS d ata. • Integrate data from asset management database progr ams as-built record drawings and field data colle ction to provide end users with accurate mapping and attr ibute information. • Develop and maintain the cartographic and tabular d atabases and the GIS map base layers using ESRI an d AutoCAD software represent current conditions suc h as new or corrected addresses annexations minor partitions etc. • Examine engineering plans aerial photographs maps and legal descriptions in order to enter data into digital format to create layers or corrections to existing data translate engineers technical data in GIS fo rmat. • Coordinate with departments to plan design and im plement procedures that enhance access and responsiveness of GIS. • Digitize and draft using GIS software and periphera l devices advanced and integrated geographic infor mation for producing complex maps that include multiple la yers and features. These maps require understanding related data sources and interfaces to other land-b ased data and mapping systems such as roads electr ical infrastructure buildings and other overlayed or t hree-dimensional applications. • Conduct technical research in the geographic inform ation systems asset management and other relation al databases to produce maps and supporting documentat ion for use in an array of situations. 2 | P a g e • Maintain accurate records of layer and map creation activities and list of AGOL users. • Perform routine GIS data maintenance manipulation analysis extraction and generation assignments develop and prepare custom maps views and coverage using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data enter update and maintain data layers using GIS tools CAD tools and relational data bases. • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on multiple GI S workstation system problems that require consideration of alternative solutions and resource s. • Implement and develop time-saving program enhanceme nts and simplifications in multiple languages including python and arcade. • Act as party chief surveying and staking for all as pects of Civil Engineering. • Perform a variety of topographic and legal boundary surveys to collect and provide survey information for the preparation of construction and maintenance plans. • Perform computations to determine levels grades e levations survey coordinates and other land slope designations. • Perform inspections of city infrastructure during c onstruction for QAAC Assists with inspections of p rojects to assure they are completed according to design sp ecifications of the Engineering Division or outside consultants. • Perform construction staking for City projects. • Oversee the maintenance of all City maps and engine ering related databases collect and input data int o the computer prepare reports regarding various enginee ring data. • Track time-sensitive projects and assignments to en sure timely completion. • Consult with supervisor and staff regarding scope o f mapping requests research available data develo p map layouts and execute design drafts. • Keep management informed of project status by devel oping program reports. • Participate in project and long-range planning proc ess may provide software evaluation. • Sidewalk inspections and compliance record and sen d repairreplace letters. • Plat reviews for compliance with City Code. • Miscellaneous office duties to include answering bu ilder and property owner questions regarding utilit y locations and other duties as required. • All other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully an individual mus t be able to perform each essential duty satisfacto rily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable ind ividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General Skills and Abilities • Standard reproduction processes for maps drawings and blueprints. • Personal computers and related software application s. • Communication skills to relay technical concepts to internal and external customers facilitate small group processes and conduct training. • Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices. • Perform surveying tasks including carrying instrum ents and other equipment and materials. • Understand interpret and prepare legal property de scriptions engineering records and maps. • Interpret implement explain and apply applicable laws codes regulations standards policies and procedures. 3 | P a g e • Work in extreme weather conditions. • Communicate effectively with coworkers management elected officials and the general public and disp lay excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of con troversial andor sensitive issues. • Understand and carry out oral and written direction s. • Establish and maintain effective working relationsh ips with citizens other employees and other indivi duals involved in the day-to-day activities of the City. Technical Skills • Knowledge of principle and practices of various con struction methods and procedures. • Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engi neering. • Nomenclature symbols methods practices techniqu es and instruments used in engineering and mapping. • Surveying equipment principles problems techniqu es and practices. • Advanced technical knowledge of spatial analysis d ata generation and mapping. • Advanced math skills at least to the level of geome try and trigonometry • Construction equipment materials and methods. • AutoCAD ArcGIS and Asset management software prog rams. • Database design and applications. • Principles practices methods and techniques of ca rtography manual drafting and map design. • Specialized professional knowledge in geography ge ology GIS or related field. • Data capture procedures. TRAINING EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • An associates degree in engineering drafting sur veying or other closely related field with five 5 years of progressive experience in engineering drafting ma pping surveying and GIS • Or satisfactory experience equivalent to the combin ation of experience and education in which provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job. • Must possess a valid Nebraska Drivers License. EQUIPMENT Personal computer with Microsoft office ESRI ArcGI S Autodesk Map Autodesk Civil 3D Total Station GPS Data Collector GIS Data Collector Automatic Level Level Rod plotter D size copier and terrestrial lidar scanning. 4 | P a g e PHYSICAL DEMANDS KEY N Never O Occasionally F Frequently A Always N O F A LIFTING X TRANSPORTING X PUSHING X PULLING X CLIMBING X BALANCING X STOOPING X KNEELING X CROUCHING X REACHING X HANDLING X PINCHPICK X FEELING X TALKING X HEARING X NEAR ACUITY X FAR ACUITY X DEPTH PERCEPTION X COLOR VISION X FIELD OF VISION X TASTINGSMELLING X ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS N O F A EXPOSURE TO WEATHER X EXTREME COLD X X EXTREME HEAT X X WET ANDOR HUMID X X NOISE INTENSITY LEVEL X X VIBRATION X ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS X MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS X ELECTRIC SHOCK X HIGH EXPOSED PLACES X RADIATION X EXPLOSIVES X TOXICCAUSTIC CHEMICALS X POSITION CONTROLS STANDING 33 HAND -ARM 60 WALKING 33 FOOT -LEG 40 SITTING 33 5 | P a g e STRENGTH LEVEL 50 pounds