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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond!

We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce.

As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities – Enterprise Asset Management Division, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist.

This position will work on a team of GIS professionals who maintain authoritative databases relied upon by users across the organization and beyond.

The GIS Specialist is responsible for using GIS applications to create, update, and maintain utility data.

The incumbent will also provide technical support for GIS users and projects, including support in mapping and geospatial analyses.

Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply!

- Editing the Gas Utility enterprise geodatabase based on as-built drawings and engineering plans
- GIS records management including scanning and filing
- Responding to mapping, data and analysis requests from employees, contractors, and customers
- Developing ways to improve technical and business processes using new technologies and automation
This individual may be required to work overtime, as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

- GIS concepts and theory: data models, cartographic representation, map projection & scale, coordinate systems, etc.
- Desktop GIS software including ArcGIS Desktop 10.x (ArcMap) and ArcGIS Pro or equivalent
- Enterprise geodatabases (SDE or equivalent)
- Mobile GIS and field data collection such as ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123
- Relational databases (SQL) and database management
- Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
- Domain knowledge of utilities is a plus
- Standard office technology and equipment such as two large monitors, scanners, plotters, digitizers, printers, etc.

Skills (some combination of the following):

- Editing data in ArcMap
- Interpretation of as-built drawings and/or engineering plans
- Working in a versioned editing environment
- Spatial analysis
- Preparation of maps and other cartographic products
- Technical support and end-user training
- Use of field equipment or tools such as measuring wheels

Abilities (some combination of the following):

- Computer literacy
- High attention to detail
- Customer service
- Professional communication
- Prioritization of work
- Following standard procedures and established practices
- Organization
- Research
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

- Associate degree in information technology, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
- One year of technical Geographic Information Systems experience (may include education)
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

- Experience working with utility data (wet or dry utilities)
- Experience working in the utilities or construction industries
- Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographic information systems, environmental science, business, or related field
- Web services GIS architecture on ArcGIS Online or equivalent: feature services, web maps, and web apps
- Scripting using languages like Python