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Central Washington University

GIS Technician / Cartographer 2

Job Summary     

This position provides the primary technical assistance and consulting support for the Facilities Management Department (FMD) geographic and spatial functions, such as mapping, AutoCAD support , and other, similar technical activities. This position is responsible to ensure that all applicable information and databases are accurate and are properly displayed and articulated in maps, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Required Qualifications     

    Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field.

    Experience in the operation of field global positioning units and must be competent with Trimble and ESRI software products.

OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications     

    GIS Certificate.

    CAD and AIMCAD Experience.

    One year of experience with mapping.

    Experience in statistical analysis of data.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities     

    Teamwork: Promotes cooperation through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and removing barriers to success. The duties, specific tasks or combinations of tasks are performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect.

    Adaptability: Able to adapt to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

    Accountability: Able to consistently be at work and on time, follows instruction (verbal and written), responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

    Commitment to Diversity: Embraces and promotes a diverse environment. Helps create and support an environment that supports and appreciates diversity.

Working Conditions     

Working conditions for this position will be a 70/30 mix of office and field activities.

While in the office, work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer work station for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.

While in the field, work is conducted generally in natural and unimproved areas. Must be able to work for long hours in adverse weather conditions of hot, cold, windy and within various precipitation occurrences. The employee must be able to carry a day pack and equipment for the entire work day in these conditions.

Occasional work on construction sites may be necessary. This may require long hours of standing and working around heavy equipment.
Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duties     

Creates and maintains data and information displayed in maps created by FMD.

Organizes work performed by mapping crews to ensure they are using field and data management methodologies developed by senior staff.

Utilizes AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and similar graphic software programs to record and generate field data (maps and drawings) of campus-wide facilities, grounds, and infrastructure.

Maintains databases and spreadsheets associated with collection and generation of field data (including data input, export, and graphical presentation).

Reads, interprets, and understands construction plans, specifications, and other related documents.
Job Duties     

Gathers, analyzes, interprets, and processes interior space data and information pertaining to interior spaces of CWU buildings using AutoCAD and Space Programs (Asset Works) software, and/or other applicable software.

Researches and analyzes problems and issues pertaining to interior space and provides recommendations to senior level staff.
Job Duties     

Works closely with end users to identify GIS and other similar product requirements, technical issues, and training needs.

Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions.

Constructs information technology definitions and databases based on identified needs of the organization.

Designs, implements and tests configuration changes in packaged software such as ESRI to meet end user business requirements.

Tests new and revised software programs and interfaces to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the geographic, spatial, and drawings and specifications data.
Job Duties     

Coordinates and conducts user application training classes.

Develops training materials and manuals; responds to and resolves user inquiries.

Develops and maintains user documentation.

Directs the work of GIS, AutoCAD, and/or other interns.
Job Duties     

Other Duties As Assigned.

Provides support for work order system used to populate space requests.

Supports Work Control Center as needed.