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Salary: $23.00 - $32.01 HourlyLocation : Idaho Falls, IDJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2025-0903Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 09/03/2025Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain General Purpose The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for a GIS Technician. This position performs a variety of working level professional and technical duties related to the maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) including datasets and maps.Starting hourly wage depending on experience - $23.00 - $25.00 per hour. Essential FunctionsPerform regular and routine edits in order to maintain various GIS datasets used throughout the city. Including addresses, base data, fiber, parcels, power, sanitation, sewer, storm, streets, traffic, water, and other related information.Perform regular and routine quality assurance/quality control on various datasets in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information.Utilize principles of cartography and knowledge of GIS software concepts and capabilities to effectively and quickly prepare maps, applications, and other related information for various city departments, divisions, employees, and the general public. Minimum Qualifications1 Education and Experience:A. Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Engineering, or closely related field.ANDB. One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in GIS or closely related field.ORC. An equivalent combination of education and experience.2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledgeof Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operations and maintenance; Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS and other related software; Microsoft Office products; computer software, hardware, and networks; civil engineering terminology and practices; working knowledge of Python, SQL, Arcade, Java Script, HTML or related computer languages.Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with professionals, sub-professionals, supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; ability to read, interpret and produce maps and charts with GIS software; ability to read and plot legal descriptions; ability to work in a position which requires continuous sitting or standing and concentrated mental applications.3. Special Qualifications:Must possess a valid Idaho driver's license. Work Environment Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.The City of Idaho Falls offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. For further information regarding City of Idaho Falls benefits, visit the Benefits section of our web page.Temporary jobs and part-time positions that regularly work less than 20 hours per week typically do not qualify for benefits.01 This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, CIS, CIT, Engineering, or closely related field. Please list your degree and your area of study. 02 Select the option that best describes your years of related work experience. Make sure your answer is supported in the Employment History section of the job application. None 1-23 Months 2-3 Years 4-5 Years 6-7 Years 8-9 Years 10 Years or More Required Question