GIS Technician

Licenses or Certifications:

36-hour workweek

Company Description:

Today's North Charleston Sewer District was originally established in 1972 by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly. Previously, wastewater collection and treatment in the North Area were accomplished by a consolidated public service district. Now operating under a nine-member Commission, the District is committed to "...construction, operation, maintenance and enlargement of...sewers and sewage treatment and disposal...necessary to protect the health of those living in the District, and to provide for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial effluent."

Job Description:

The North Charleston Sewer District is looking to add a GIS Technician effective immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Gathers Global Position System (GPS) data (i.e. lines, manholes and appurtenances) for the creation/updating of the GIS database.

- Locates and inspects new and existing lines and services.

- Opens manholes for visual inspections.

- Creates work orders based on the corrective action needed for any defects. Communicates with customers concerning service questions or problems.

- Researches as-built drawings to determine sewer service availability for developers, engineers and property owners.

- Identifies areas that contribute inflow and infiltration into the transportation system.

- Receives, reviews, prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as locates, inspections, meter books, re-reads, and updates of past due permits.

- Refers to as-built drawings, card index, past due permit sheets, permit box, tax map books, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Qualifications:

- Associate Degree in Engineering, Geography, Geometrics, GIS, Computer Science, or related field;

- Two (2) years of related experience; or

- Education, training, and/or experience

- Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Benefits:

- Retirement Pension

- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm

How to Apply:

An application can be download from our website www.ncsd.sc.gov/job-application.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,435.00 - $52,667.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

- GIS: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person