Engineering/GIS Technician

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position performs technical duties in support for the city’s engineering, planning, and utility functions. Main responsibilities include using computer software for infrastructure mapping and management of the city’s mapping dataset.  These duties may include compiling construction/survey files for city projects in AutoCAD; operating a computer work station with specialized software programs to create and maintain the city’s mapping dataset; drafting official city maps of platted distances, electric distribution system, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, street grades, addresses, easements, etc.; providing maps for SD Onecall; creating and maintaining the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database; creating parcel boundary information linked with the Hughes County parcel database; integrating AutoCad and GPS information into the ESRI platform to create customer maps for use by city staff; providing support to city staff in the use of GIS information; and performing plan reviews of new subdivisions, plats, and land developments; preparing legal descriptions, petitions, easements, and vacations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, degree (or equivalent experience) in GIS or CAD based drafting, excellent oral and written communications skills, and proven experience in providing customer service.  Experience with surveying and knowledge of civil engineering design principles and practices preferred.

WAGE: Offer based upon actual education and experience.  Minimum starting salary at $31.48/hr plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays.  Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. 

Open until filled                               

UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

Applications to: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

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