What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS TECHNICIAN position at City of Surprise, AZ?
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the GIS Technician provides Geographic Information System (GIS) support in the development and maintenance of existing feature layers, and the creation of specific mapping and tabular products. This is accomplished by utilizing existing GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Computer Aiding Drafting (CAD) tools/applications to build useful and meaningful geographic data, maps, and tabular reports.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree and two years of geographic information systems support experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- E-Verify
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a comprehensive benefit package including annual paid time off and eleven paid holidays. Other benefits include employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as, a state retirement system.