DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Both):

• Inputs and digitizes sanitary sewer and watermain utility information from record drawings into GIS database.
• Determines exact location of known structures and system features in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, and downloads these coordinates into GIS database.
• Rectifies location of existing facilities to land base layer using GPS coordinates.
• Scans and inputs sanitary sewer and watermain plan and profile drawings, B-Permits, and other attribute information into GIS database, and links this information to the corresponding digitized system facilities.
• Maintains and updates County land base maps.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes.
• Uses GIS system to generate maps, exhibits, and other geographical data for use by the Division.
• Files easement and right-of-way documents pertaining to water and wastewater facilities.
• Organizes easements and attaches the electronic version to the applicable parcel in GIS.
• Maintains files and records with respect to sewer and water assets
• Supports the development and management of GIS applications, including Cityworks.
• Support in development and management of control quality standards for GIS and associated applications.
• Assist in the oversight of data flow, management, and distribution activities centered around supporting GIS.
• Assist in the support and development of geospatial database.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the GIS field.
• Generates and process work order related to sewer and water assets including updating existing assets.
• Creates sewer and water assets within GIS.
• Access and archive utility easement information.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must have ability to read blue prints, maps and site plans.
• Assists individuals and customers, in person and over the phone, providing information and assistance

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Engineering):

• Performs SESC plan reviews on residential sites to assure compliance with regulatory standards and GCDC requirements; prepares required documentation and issues applicable SESC, water and sewer permits.
• Works cooperatively and maintains communication with engineers, developers, contractors, and other parties to coordinate activities, resolve problems and exchange information.
• Assists customers over the phone and in person by explaining departmental policies and procedures and initiating necessary paperwork; directs individuals to other staff as appropriate.
• Maintains departmental records, files and databases.
• Prepares departmental records, documents and reports as required.
• Assists engineering staff in the collection of field and SESC data as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge of State of Michigan mandates related to soil erosion and sediment control.
• Performs a variety of drafting tasks, including graphic artwork, as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and LICENSING (Both):

Associate's degree in computer science, geography, surveying, engineering or related field is preferred. In lieu of an Associate's degree from the aforementioned list an Associate's degree in Applied Science or closely related area and a minimum of 5 years work experience is required.   

1-2 year's experience with editing data using ArcGIS and working with ESRI GIS databases.

Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, R or Python.

Proficiency with front end design languages such