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Job Description
Description
GROW YOUR CAREER!
Join the City of Roseville Public Works Department in the role of
GIS Technician I/II and unlock the Power of Data and Maps!
Are you passionate about geospatial technology and excited to turn raw data into actionable insights? Join our team as a GIS Technician I/II, where you’ll play a vital role in creating, maintaining, and analyzing geographic data to support impactful decision-making. Whether you're an entry-level pro ready to kickstart your GIS career or a seasoned technician seeking growth, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What the City of Roseville Offers:- GIS Technician I/II - $28.28 - $43.78 per hour
- 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually
- Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
- Health and welfare benefits, with City contributions of up to $2,415 per month
- Opportunities to learn and promote
- And much more!
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
GIS Technician I - This is the entry level class in the GIS Technician series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The GIS Technician I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
GIS Technician II - This is the journey level class in the GIS Technician series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
GIS Technician I
Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory management or personnel.
GIS Technician II
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory management or personnel.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Produce maps, tables and graphs for internal and external use; determines and executes the appropriate sequence of data processing tasks; uses established GIS and permitting systems to query data and produce documents.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to acquire and record GIS positional and attribute data.
Update and maintain GIS databases according to department’s policies and procedures; assist in cleaning up data and making corrections in response to changes and additional data sets integrated into GIS.
Provide a variety of ad hoc queried data to City departments and outside agencies; produce and provide maps, drawings, color graphics, charts and graphs.
Perform editing tasks such as constructing new features and editing attributes in a GIS; perform spatial operations with GIS tools to analyze and query data.
Provide technical support related to software troubleshooting and recommend process improvements.
Perform quality control checks to integrity of GIS data and applications; review and resolve conflicts in data; evaluate currency, usefulness, and completeness of data.
Participate in planning special GIS mapping projects to assist with a variety of analysis and operational issues.
Provide assistance to departments, outside agencies and general public in obtaining information; research and compile materials and maps; produce digital copies of City data as requested; maintain maps and records.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
GIS Technician I
Knowledge of :
Principles and practices of cartography and engineering drafting including map projections and scales.
Basic techniques used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including techniques for graphical representation, data input, geodatabases, and quality assurance control.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Geographic Information System (GIS), Computer-Assisted Design (CAD), AutoCAD, ESRI-based ArcGIS suite of software, automated mapping applications, and other relevant software, programs and databases and their uses.
Equipment and procedures used in digital map production, GIS mapping, and surveying.
Principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry statistics, and their applications.
English usage, spelling and grammar.
Principles and practices of good customer service.
Principles and practices of work safety.
Ability to :
Learn to perform a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s GIS application and production of reports, maps, and graphics, including field work involving data collection, quality assurance and control, data loading and editing, and analysis.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe drafting and mapping activities and problem solve when appropriate; understand, interpret and explain Department policies and procedures; adapt to new and complex computer software.
On a continuous basis, sit at computer station or drafting table; intermittently stand at counter for long periods of time; twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; use keyboard to operate design and mapping computer software; and regularly lift weight of 10 pounds or less.
Learn to research sources of geographic data and collect, interpret and integrate cartographic data from different sources to prepare maps and reports.
Make simple engineering computations.
Learn to interpret maps; prepare maps, accurately delineating feature locations and boundaries.
Work independently and as a cooperative, contributing member of a team.
Learn to organize and manage multiple priorities and perform a variety of work assignments.
Learn to use tools and equipment commonly used for GIS, including GPS, CAD software and other computer applications related to GIS work.
Communicate effectively and concisely in writing and speaking.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience :
No experience required.
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Training :
An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education, preferably with course work in geography, geographic information systems, computer aided drafting, global positing systems, computer science, engineering or related field. Two years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
GIS Technician II
In addition to the qualifications for the GIS Technician I:
Knowledge of :
Terminology, methods, principles, practices and techniques used in GIS and computer operating systems.
Computer aided design and mapping tools and programs.
Cartographic design principles and practices used to produce high quality maps.
Principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems.
Policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Ability to :
Independently research sources of geographic spatial and tabular data for GIS usage, through the Internet and other sources, and collect, interpret, convert and integrate data from different sources to prepare maps.
Independently interpret maps; prepare maps accurately delineating feature locations and boundaries.
Competently use relevant software, programs, and computer applications; import and export data; and use other data management tools.
Assist in the design of geodatabases associated with the GIS base mapping and subsequent map layers.
Research sources of geographic data and collect, interpret and integrate cartographic data from different sources.
Perform technical GIS work involving quality assurance and control, data loading, editing and analysis.
Design and develop sequence-processing tasks and perform spatial analysis.
Experience and Training
Experience :
Two years of technical GIS experience similar to a GIS Technician I with the City of Roseville.
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Training :
An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education, preferably with course work in geography, geographic information systems, computer aided drafting, global positing systems, computer science, engineering or related field. Two years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation . ;
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
Closing Date/Time: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific - GIS Technician I/II - $28.28 - $43.78 per hour
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Roseville
Show moreThe City of Roseville is a full-service city known for its vibrancy and excellent quality of life. We have a City Council/City Manager government overseeing a team of over 1,300 employees and up to 700 temporary staff. Our annual budget is approximately $500 million, and we serve more than 150,000 constituents. Located in Placer County, Roseville has been recognized as one of the best places to raise a family, start a business, buy a first home, and retire. We've also earned accolades for being the most playful and healthiest city, with low business operating costs in California. Just a 25-minute drive from California's capital, Roseville offers easy access to world-class destinations like San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite, providing endless opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and leisure.
Our diverse economy, which spans technology, healthcare, railroad operations, and financial services, contributes to Roseville's strong and balanced, thriving community. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding, with access to over 80 neighborhood parks, golf courses, fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space. Several schools within city limits have been recognized with the "California Distinguished School" awards. Additionally, we're conveniently located near esteemed institutions like William Jessup University, Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento, and the University of California, Davis.
The City of Roseville is committed to fostering career growth, seeking individuals who are passionate, creative, and results-driven to join our team. Collaboration and community care are at the heart of our values, and we prioritize service-oriented solutions, trust, accountability, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, and timely decision-making.
If you're ready to make a difference in our community and embrace new challenges, consider becoming part of our team at the City of Roseville. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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