Senior GIS Technician

Job Description:

Senior GIS Technician

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From : ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Division: GIS
Reporting Location: 611 Walker

Workdays & Hours : M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. *
*Subject to change

You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to the Planning and Development Department as a Senior GIS Technician. Join a dynamic Planning team that is actively working to improve the built and social environments of Houston. The work we do has a lasting impact on the future of our city.

Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, home ownership is very achievable. As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has first-class access to medical care, recreation, food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.

ABOUT US

The City of Houston’s Planning & Development Department is a key player in the mayor’s efforts to improve public safety and infrastructure, enhance the quality of life, and maintain an efficient government that works for more than 2 million residents. Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston’s built environment. Our team draws and retains passionate, curious, life-long learners, and big picture thought leaders who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve. We strive to operate as a customer-focused, goal-oriented, and efficient organization. We treat ourselves, our partners, and our customers with respect while placing continuous learning at the center of our operations .

POSITION PROFILE

The Planning and Development Department is seeking a highly skilled Senior GIS Technician to join the GIS Business Unit Team. This role is responsible for maintaining the City’s address and road range repository as well as other core datasets that are critical to 911 dispatch operations and city planning efforts. The successful candidate will serve as a lead resource for complex GIS editing, address validation, quality control, and public-facing customer service.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complex data entry and advanced update and maintenance functions for a GIS database using workstations, personal computers and GIS software. Works on core data while maintaining database standards and system security.
• Researches and evaluates source data using non-routine methods and documentation. Interprets and transfers data from source documents.
• Assists in establishing data preparation standards and procedures to ensure data standardization and integrity and to optimize section productivity; prepares data for entry. Performs quality control for database maintenance. Reviews input and output. Assures integrity of database changes.
• Schedules and reviews work and provides technical training and assistance to others for various assigned projects to create and manipulate GIS data files.
• Locates and compiles graphic data and attributes from plans, profiles and other sources.
• Geocodes data files using GIS software. Analyzes output and research and corrects source problems. May manually locate address.
• Operates and maintains data input/output devices. May contact service personnel for maintenance and repair of equipment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES:

• Edit and maintain mission-critical GIS data in ArcGIS Pro, ensuring geometry and attribute integrity while upholding database standards and system security.
• Geocode data files, create address locators, and troubleshoot locator behaviors to support address validation.
• Review, create, and maintain address and road data (ranges, attributes, and point features) in compliance with Chapter 41 ordinance.
• Interpret plats, deeds, and other legal documents; convert legal descriptions into GIS features and reconcile conflicting data sources.
• Perform quality control (QC) within a versioned SDE environment to ensure data integrity.
• Provide customer service to the public and other city departments by answering Chapter 41-related questions and validating addresses.
• Prepare maps and other cartographic products of varying complexity to support departmental needs.

DESIRED EMPLOYEE ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptive and flexible in a fast-paced, shifting-priority environment.
• Comfortable making complex decisions that may affect multiple departments or stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

This is a Planning and Development Department Position at the Tier II Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science, Management of Information Science or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience equivalent to or as a GIS Technician are required.

Substitution: Experience equivalent to or as a GIS Technician may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

A Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science, or a field directly related to work being performed may substitute for the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, with advanced editing and quality control expertise.
• Strong experience in geoprocessing, tabular data management (SQL), and GIS workflows.
• Ability to Geo-reference CAD drawings and use the Traverse tool to create features
• Solid understanding of data standardization and database best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in cartography and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service skills with experience interfacing with the public and responding to ordinance-related inquiries.
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and presentation skills

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6049.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6049. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$23.10 - $28.47 Hourly