Job Title: GIS/GPS Technician
Department: Geospatial Services
Reports to: Senior GIS Analyst
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Classification: N/A
Supervises: N/A
Position summary: The GIS/GPS Technician will use Trimble GPS equipment to collect
pipeline related features during construction of the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL) pipeline in
support of the TRWD Real Time As-Built (RTAB) project. This position will be required to
coordinate with Senior GIS Analysts, IPL Project Resident Engineers, IPL Project Construction
Managers, and IPL Construction Contractors on-site to insure that all features are collected using
the Trimble GPS equipment before the features are covered with backfill material. Once features
are collected this position will QA/QC the collected data, synchronize collected features with the
TRWD Geodatabase, and prepare maps to document the collection.
Qualifications required:
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Valid Texas Driver License
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Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Survey (Geomatics), Computer Science, or related
discipline;
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Or, Associates Degree in Computer Science, GIS, Survey (Geomatics), or related field,
plus a minimum of one (1) year full-time hands-on experience in GIS-ESRI ArcMap and
survey grade GPS systems may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree or Associates
Degree with the (2) years of experience.
Qualifications desired:
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Has developed a proficiency in surveying and/or a particular field that permits them to
carry out basic assignments in that field with minimal assistance from the GIS Senior
Analyst and the Project Managers.
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Proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS, Trimble, and Microsoft Office software with
experience and working knowledge of Trimble GPS equipment and the implementation of
that data into ArcGIS.
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Professional certification in related field(s).
Essential functions and responsibilities:
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Conducts GPS location and attribute collection of pipeline features during construction.
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Utilizes Trimble RTK system to collect and transmit collected data to a Geodatabase.
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Utilizes ArcGIS 10.x software to display data, edit data, and modify tables.
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Responsible to conduct QA/QC on collected pipeline feature data.
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Responsible to meet with the project Construction Manager and Resident Engineer on a
daily basis to coordinate and review GPS collection activities.
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Conduct GPS hardware and software cleaning, maintenance, and system troubleshooting.
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Manages tasks and projects as assigned by the Senior GIS Analysts.
Nonessential functions, skills and experience:
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Troubleshooting and repair of GPS/GIS software problems.
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Participate in the development and testing of desktop/field mapping applications.
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Ensures GIS/GPS data is accurate, useable, and current.
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Researches, evaluates, designs, drafts, estimates and oversees new construction, repair,
and maintenance projects as assigned.
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Performs inspections and maintenance of pipeline features, as necessary and assigned.
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May transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.
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Responsible for daily vehicle checks and filling out work request forms if necessary.
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Responsible for the general cleaning and maintenance of the equipment used.
Success factors/job competencies:
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The employee must be able to work Monday through Saturday for 10 hours each day.
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Experience and working knowledge of Trimble GPS equipment and the implementation
of the data into ArcGIS.
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Must be at a level to perform a high percentage of tasks independently without the
assistance of the Senior GIS Analyst.
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Must be able to conduct and prioritize several projects at one time.
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Requires the ability to read, write and analyze problems such that accurate decisions can
be made relative to GPS collection within an active construction site.
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Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
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Knowledge of and self-sufficient with the analysis processes utilizing ArcGIS.
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May require working long or unusual hours.
Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk;
sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and
arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must be able lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will walk on
difficult terrain, climb ladders, and enter into confined spaces. This position requires
outdoor work in weather conditions prevalent at the time.