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Department:

2120 GRU - Water Distribution

Salary Range Minimum:

$61,068.80

Salary Range Maximum:

$98,682.37

Closing Date:

01/26/2026

Job Details:

GRU is looking for motivated individuals to work in the Water and Wastewater Operations division to perform professional and technical work applying geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design and drafting (CADD), asset management, or engineering technology to specific disciplinary areas relating to automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) systems, production of engineering graphics or plans, or asset management systems.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor in a specific disciplinary area and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from lower classes by its emphasis on geomatics and utility mapping applications.
Note: It should be understood that the job competencies, duties, and requirements of the GIS and Operation Systems Technician are inherently included in this position.

Multiple candidates may be hired as a result of this recruitment. Positions may be underfilled at a lower level based on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s). An eligibility list may be established and used to fill future vacancies.

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF WORK

Professional and technical work applying geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design and drafting (CADD), asset management, or engineering technology to specific disciplinary areas relating to automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) systems, production of engineering graphics or plans, or asset management systems.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor in a specific disciplinary area and work under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from lower classes by its emphasis on geomatics and utility mapping applications.

Note: It should be understood that the job competencies, duties, and requirements of the GIS and Operation Systems Technician are inherently included in this position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not prevent an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Designs and produces thematic and reference maps requested using GIS techniques and equipment.

Utilizes GIS to support infrastructure planning, modeling, mapping, and statistical operational and administrative functions.

Performs basic system planning functions (availability requests, area maps, system issues) in order to respond to customer requests.

Performs quality assurance / control and updates of land base features (i.e. address points, street centerlines, edge of pavement, edge of sidewalk or concrete, parcels, buildings, land development etc.).

Applies and advances knowledge of engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and GIS or CAD design in support of disciplinary area.

Assists with engineering analysis necessary to determine system performance needs.

Resolves field and construction related problems (e.g. when field conditions do not align with construction plans) by coordinating with internal employees to revise construction plans and designs in order to ensure timely project completion.

Captures and organizes asset data for inclusion into the work maintenance management system and/or asset registry such as ensuring all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are uploaded or linked to the work maintenance management system.

Organizes, integrates, and assists with the implementation and work of the operational area strategic asset management plan / program including the decommission process of assets.

Implements and monitors work plans, processes, and procedures to achieve work group obje