GIS Technician

GIS Technician

Salary

$27.38 - $34.96 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600520

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

If youre excited about jumping into real GIS work and learning as you go, this role is for you. LTU's GIS Technician supports all kinds of projects-updating enterprise geodatabases, creating maps and graphics, helping with GPS and data-acquisition tools, and finding better ways for teams to work. You'll get hands-on experience with ESRI tools, exposure to everything from water systems to street maintenance, and support from a team that values fresh ideas and continuous learning.

Desired: Coursework in geographic information systems; experience with ESRI GIS software; data acquisition equipment; experience interpreting construction design plans and record drawings; knowledge of water, wastewater, storm, paving, transportation, and right of way infrastructure/assets; asset management.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography or related field and two years of experience working with computer software, hardware and operations systems related to geographic information systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

01

APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application process is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers may not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

• Acknowledge

02

Do you have a college degree with major coursework in any of the following? (check all that apply)

• Computer Science
• Planning
• Geography
• GIS
• Related Field (specify below)
• None

03

If checking related field, please specify the field.

04

What is your highest degree earned in the field of study specified in question number 2?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None

05

Do you have experience working with computer software, hardware, or operating systems related to geographic information systems (GIS)?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 1 year
• Yes, 1 to 3 years experience
• Yes, 3 to 5 years experience
• Yes, more than 5 years experience

06

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

07

Do you have experience working with ESRI Desktop GIS Software?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

09

Do you have extensive work experience with ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal GIS Software?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

11

Indicate if you have training, coursework or experience in the following: (check all that apply)

• ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap)
• ArcGIS Pro
• Python
• Geodatabases/Spatial Databaases
• GPS/GNSS
• Drones/UAS
• Asset Management Software
• Software Training
• Software Documentation
• None

12

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

13

Indicate if you have work experience creating, editing, or maintaining GIS data in the following: (check all that apply)

• Water Utlities
• Wastewater/Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Water/Watershed
• Paving/Cub/Street Maintenance
• Land Records
• Transportation
• No experience

14

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

15

Do you have work experience editing versioned ESRI GIS Geodatabases in an enterprise setting?

• Yes
• No

16

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

17

Do you have work experience reading and interpreting complex construction plans and/or as-built record drawings?

• Yes
• No

18

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm