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Job Type: Full Time (40 hrs/week)
The City of Ashland, Wisconsin (pop. 8,202) is seeking candidates for the position of GIS Technician in the Engineering Department. Located in northern Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior, Ashland is a moderately progressive community with exceptional local schools. The area provides an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Please visit our web site at http://www.ci.ashland.wi.us/.
The City of Ashland's GIS Technician position will assist the City Engineer and the GIS Coordinator in the development and maintenance of the geographic information system (GIS) data layers and databases related to the City's water distribution, waste water collection, storm sewer system, streets, sidewalks, trails, transportation signals/signing, and parks, and other work as assigned.
Ideal candidates will: be self-motivated; possess initiative; demonstrate attention-to-detail; be knowledgeable of GIS, global positioning systems, and computing in general; and have the ability to communicate effectively.
Starting wage is $18.63 per hour with an excellent fringe benefit package, including Wisconsin retirement and life, health and dental insurance. Following successful completion of a six-month probationary period, the wage will be increased to $19.19 per hour; with required one-time union initiation fee of $10.00 and $32.55 dues per month deducted.
Qualifications
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree (preferred), or an Associate's Degree plus a minimum of two (2) years experience, in geographic information science; geography; cartography; planning; landscape architecture; earth/physical sciences; natural sciences; civil engineering; land surveying; computer science; or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience that meets these minimum requirements may be considered.
Compensation
$18.63 - $19.19 per hour
How to Apply
How to Apply: For complete job description and employment application contact the City Clerk's office; City of Ashland; 601 Main Street West; Ashland, WI 54806; Phone 715.682.7071; Fax 715.682.7048; E-mail pekstrom@coawi.org; or visit the website at http://www.ci.ashland.wi.us/.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, application form, completed authorization & release form, and resume postmarked no later than Friday, April 25th by regular U.S. mail or e-mail by 4:00 p.m. to: City of Ashland; 601 Main Street West; Ashland, WI 54806; Attn: Patti Ekstrom, Deputy Clerk; Phone 715.682.7071; Fax 715.682.7048; E-mail pekstrom@coawi.org.
The City of Ashland does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.
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