Transportation Geographic Information Systems Technician - Kanawha County

Salary: $1,636.54 - $2,363.46 Biweekly

Location : Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT25SP030A

Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision: Information Technology Division

Opening Date: 11/06/2024

Closing Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The Transportation Geographic Information Systems Technician position involves basic-level technical work in multi-tier Geographic Information System (GIS) operations and services for a state agency or department. Duties include digital data entry and maintenance, executing applications, and producing maps and related graphic output and reports. Complexity involves duties that are varied and involve different and often unrelated processes and methods. Analysis of subject matter is conducted, and decisions are made using the results of this analysis. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 13

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs mid-level GIS operations including manual data entry (e.g., digitizing, scanning, keyboard entry, etc.)
• Plot and map production, low-level GIS analysis, generating reports, and answering information requests
• Assists with GIS hardware and software operations such as system setup and updates, installation and testing, networking and peripheral device connectivity
• Assists in investigating, evaluating and recommending new data sources, software, equipment and techniques for improving geospatial analysis and services
• Assists in developing and following GIS database standards for content, format, design, maintenance and quality assurance procedures
• Creates maps using customized GIS applications and manipulates data from a variety of databases
• Maintains records, databases, and other spreadsheets in order to provide work logs and metadata for in- house datasets
• Performs activities such as digitizing, attributing spatial and tabular data, customer/interdepartmental support including manipulation of raster and vector data, GIS map creation to meet required standards, graphic and design work utilizing ESRI
• Attends trainings and applies new techniques as they are implemented within the agency
• The personal contacts are with individuals or groups from outside the employing agency in a moderately unstructured setting
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions. The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required

Required Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of standardized operations, policies, and guidelines that are used to solve routine and repetitive issues
• Skill obtained through training and expertise in the use of motorized equipment, sometimes large and varied in nature for purposes of testing or maintenance standardized in nature
• Knowledge of basic automated mapping and geospatial processing methods, techniques and capabilities
• Knowledge of basic GIS database structures and geographic data sources
• Knowledge of basic cartographic principles and practices pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns, thematic content, etc.
• Knowledge of basic map scales, projections and coordinate systems
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and peripherals such as a digitizing cursor
• Ability to gather and interpret basic geographic information from various data sources such as maps, graphs, charts, planimetric drawings, survey data, aerial photography and satellite imagery
• Ability to use basic automated methods and techniques for geospatial data input, processing and analysis
• Ability to understand basic geospatial technical concepts and terminology and to convey this information to supervisors, other employees, administrators and public officials
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment under minimal supervision
Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in geography, cartography, geology, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying, environmental engineering, computer science, or a related field with six (6) semester hours in computer science, computer mapping, or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer mapping or GIS related activities, including digital map analysis, map display and digitizing procedure, and automated mapping or CADD drawing production.
Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the above fields, with six (6) semester hours in computer science, computer mapping, or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS may be substituted for the required training and experience.

Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System: Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts