Job Description:

Posting Closes Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a GIS Technician to perform Geographic Information System (GIS) work under general supervision, usually by Supervisor, Lead or senior GIS technical staff.   The successful candidate will be responsible for performing technical work in multi-tier GIS operations environments.  Duties include digital data entry and management, executing applications, project/task management, and producing maps and related graphic output.

Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume' or application in your responses.

GIS Technicians are also responsible for:

• Creating, editing and maintaining utility infrastructure and other data in accordance with EWEB standards.


• Working with basic database concepts and objects.


• Utilizing multiple data sources, software & tools to ensure data integrity.


• Researching, identifying and resolving discrepancies in attribute data.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in:

• Electric transmission and distribution systems is highly desired for optimum candidate success.


• GIS editing and geospatial processing methods, techniques and capabilities.


• GIS database structures, to include geometric networks, and geographic data sources.


• Cartographic principles and practices pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns, thematic content, etc.


• Geospatial technical concepts and terminology in order to convey this information to supervisors, other employees, administrators and public officials.

The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.  The hiring ranges for the positions are as follows:

GIS Technician I:  $56,925.51- $68,585.02

GIS Technician II: $62,804.75- $75,668.58

EWEB offers a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)


• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account


• Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan


• Life Insurance


• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary supplemental benefit plans


• Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay


• Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union


• Relocation reimbursement package for qualifying candidate

WORKING AT EWEB

Why this Job:

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union.  In fact, EWEB is currently the #2 Healthiest Employer in Oregon.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

GIS Technician I:  One year of experience as a GIS Editor, Technician, Specialist, or similar classification including cartographic experience required.  Experience with the use of ESRI ArcGIS software is required. 

GIS Technician II:  Four years of experience as a GIS Editor, Technician, Specialist, or similar classification including cartographic experience required.  Experience with the use of ESRI ArcGIS software is required. 

Education:  Associate degree, Certificate, or equivalent training in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Experience working in a utility environment and working with ARCFM preferred.

Equivalency:  An equivalent combination of experience and education may be qualifying.

Valid driver license: Yes

Professional license or registration: None. 

Post-offer background check required:  Yes

Post-offer drug test required:  None.

Post-offer physical / functional test required: None.

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement:  None

Education

Required

• Associates or better in GIS

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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