The City of Lakeland is seeking a GIS Technician to work under the supervision of the ITS Director. The position provides basic support services for the City’s GIS in the form of development and maintenance of spatial data and related information.
Create and maintain spatial data within the City’s GIS
Create and maintain web mapping applications and dashboards for use in City operations
Perform periodic data quality assessment/quality control activities
Produce GIS related products for City staff as directed
Perform field data collection as needed
Candidate should possess an Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Planning, or another related field. A candidate currently enrolled in a relevant degree program may also be considered. The successful candidate should also possess the following skills:
Familiarity with current techniques and best practices in the field of GIS
Familiarity with the ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Portal for ArcGIS
Experience with Microsoft 365 suite of applications
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Valid driver’s license from state of residence