Job description

Lehigh County Authority is seeking a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to join their Allentown, PA team. As a GIS Specialist you’ll be responsible for technical work in creating and maintaining a computerized mapping system of LCA’s water and wastewater assets. You’ll perform data entry and maintenance of LCA’s GIS system and related hardware, software, and database management while also focused on data management within the GIS system, preparation of AutoCAD projects, and end-user support.

What you’ll do

The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday day shift hours 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintains Geographic Information System Data, Functionality, GIS Contacts List, LCA Infrastructure – pipes, valves, manholes, etc.
• Identify and recommend areas where GIS can be utilized within LCA. Participates in the design and implementation of the associated applications and/or procedures.
• Provide GIS-related support functions for organizational tasks and projects and training and mentoring for the employee base and/or others as required.
• Acquires and integrates outside data.
• Analyzes, designs, develops, and implements systems and procedures relating to the processing of geographic information supporting all operational aspects of LCA, such as Water Treatment and Distribution, Wastewater treatment and Collection, and Capital works.
• Automation of geographic information processing applications, such as feasibility analysis, cost-comparison studies, work measurement, work-simplification, personnel and resource utilization, and detailed system specifications as related to the design of overall systems.
• Records complete documentation of system specifications and procedures, prepares and designs associated input-output forms, programming guides, user’s manuals, procedure’s manuals, and operation guides.
• Ensures the long-term operation and reliability of geographic information system by verifying the proper functioning of all system features and capabilities in order to reveal and correct any deficiencies or malfunctions.
• Evaluates system instructions and procedures, recommends alternative solutions and/or improvements in geographic information processing methods, and redesign and modifies systems as required.
• Assists system users with procedures required for geographic information processing and the resolution of problems resulting from the processing of information.
• Provides direction, technical training, assistance, and system support to all users of system capabilities.
• Assists and supports the development of and adherence to required standards, controls, procedures and performance measures related to information systems
• Performs programming, including writing instructions, and procedures to implement systems of own design on an integrated, system-wide basis.
• MUNIS, Cityworks and/or other links to GIS
• County data conversion – parcels, roads, subdivisions, etc.
• Using different hardware’s (servers, PC’s laptop, and plotters), software (ESRI), and databases (SQL) regularly.
• Augment Infrastructure data – complete attribution.
• Process special map projects & templates.

What you need to thrive in this role

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems or Management of Information Systems (MIS), or Civil Construction Technology, or equivalent training, coursework, and experience
• Experience: working on, some or all, of the software programs to include ESRI Software, AutoCAD, and Professional Survey & Design Software
• Knowledge and experience in surveying, GPS, CAD applications, and image processing are considered a plus.
• Programming experience in Python or SQL and knowledge of Plotters are desired.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems, information systems, techniques, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of ESRI Software and Tools specifically ArcMap, ArcGIS is a plus
• Skills: Ability to exercise ingenuity and inventiveness in problem-solving
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
• Translate technical terminology into terms understandable to others
• Ability to provide production programs for specific user-friendly applications used by non-GIS staff

Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!

EOE, M/F/D/V.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired compensation for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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