GIS Technician, City of Fountain Inn
Maintains, updates, and manages GIS databases, including data entry, editing, and quality control. Develops high-quality maps and spatial data visualizations to support departmental projects and public needs. Collaborates with City departments to collect and integrate geographic data into the GIS. Conducts spatial analyses to support infrastructure planning, land use planning, emergency response, and community development initiatives. Assist in creating, modifying, and analyzing geospatial data layers, including property parcels, zoning, utilities, and public assets.
Keeps current with GIS technology developments, particularly those relevant to municipal services, and recommend system enhancements as needed. Utilizes GPS and other field data collection tools to gather geospatial data accurately. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance related to GIS software and hardware. Documents workflows, procedures, and metadata associated with GIS projects.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with the department head on as well as with other City employees, auditors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Associate degree or higher in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Cartography, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1-3 years’ experience in a government or municipal setting is preferred or 2 years of practical experience working as a GIS Technician in a professional setting. or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS) and related tools for data manipulation and analysis including Survey123 preferred.
Experience with GPS and field data collection techniques. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Please visit the City of Fountain Inn's webpage under Human Resources for the link to apply via ADP. https://www.fountaininn.org/221/Human-Resources