The City of Moab, Utah is located in the beautiful redrock country of southeastern Utah, adjacent to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and many other scenic wonders. Moab is a diverse and active community with many offerings and amenities. The current population of the City of Moab is about 5,200 and annual tourist visitation of approximately 1.4 Million.
General Purpose This position is responsible for supporting Geographical Information System (GIS) functions for the City within general policy and procedural guidelines and for adapting specific program procedures and activities to meet the needs of the City, other agencies, and technological advances. Reporting Relationships - The GIS works under the close supervision of the City Engineer. Supervision Exercised: None Essential Functions - Produce maps and other GIS deliverables (e.g., KMZs, shapefiles, etc.) for City staff, other government agencies, and the public, as needed. - Create, organize, and manage geographic data. - Perform GPS data collection, including operating the City's drone. Manage GPS and drone equipment. - Perform geoprocessing and geospatial analysis. - Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. - Manage software licenses as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or closely related field, and - Two (2) years of professional work experience, or - An equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and the ESRI ArcGIS suite, particularly ArcGIS Field Maps, Dashboards, Survey123, ArcGIS Online, and Web AppBuilder. Prefer familiarity with QGIS as well. - Familiarity with CAD drawings and related software (e.g., Autodesk Civil3D). - Knowledge of geospatial data standards and best practices. - Has or is able to acquire Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Remote Pilot certification. - Familiarity with drones and related software (DJI Fly, Drone2Map). - Must be able to read and understand construction plans and specifications. - Strong organizational skills including field notes and project documentation. - Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, and general computer tasks. - Position may require filing, typing, and reading from a computer screen.