Job Description

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Erie Water Works is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Technician to analyze, collect, attribute, and map water system features necessary to maintain the GIS; inspect water construction projects to ensure the installation is performed in conformance with the rules and regulations of the Authority; and inspect backflow prevention devices for compliance with Authority regulations.
About the GIS program:
Intuitive records of water system assets, such as water main, fire hydrants, isolation valves and service lines were compiled over many decades. In 2007, those physical asset records in conjunction with GPS locating made way for the beginning of EWW’s digital Geographic Information System (GIS). In 2012, the Erie Water Works GIS was recognized as an “organization that set new precedents throughout the GIS community” by receiving the Special Achievements in GIS Award (SAG) from industry giant Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). Since it’s conception, the EWW GIS has grown more complex to meet our data analytic needs and allow for full enterprise asset management tracking. Currently, there are over 366,000 water assets tracked and maintained through the GIS. Below is a summary of the annual State Of The Data outlining all geospatial features and their attributes.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUMMARY

Perform engineering duties in planning, estimating, designing, managing and overseeing construction of EWW Capital Projects, including but not limited to new and replacement water mains, control valves, new or upgraded pump stations and tanks, etc. Must work as a team member to analyze and resolve design problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with the development and implementation of service area expansion, water main extension policies, and Capital Improvement Projects.
2. Review developer and consultant design plans and specifications for conformance with EWW requirements.
3. Support and utilize the EWW hydraulic model.
4. Participate in development and support continued operations of a fully functional GIS program of all EWW facilities.
5. Analyze, read, and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographic or geologic data to plan and design projects.
6. Perform engineering duties and assist in planning, estimating, designing, managing, and overseeing construction of EWW Capital Projects, including but not limited to new and replacement water mains, control valves, new or upgraded pump stations, and tanks, etc. Develop contract documents (plans and specifications) for bidding.
7. Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor to determine project feasibility.
8. Complete and/or coordinate the securing of all necessary permits for EWW construction.
9. Responsible for the production of accurate technical drawings for water line construction, modifications, and service connections. Develop, implement, and direct programs for standard drafting (manual and AutoCAD) procedures. Conduct field surveys, inspections, or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise design and construction drawings.
10. Prepare and present technical reports on project feasibility, design analysis, hydraulic modeling results, bid proposals, environmental and state permits, property and right-of-way descriptions, and other related topics.
11. Research available grant opportunities and participate in completion of grant applications with other engineering staff.
12. Compute system hydraulics, flow rates, headloss; analyze pump curves and other hydraulic data.
13. Observe EWW Capital Project construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance with design specifications / plans, and applicable codes or standards; direct construction activities and document as required.
14. Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel and coordinate engineering project activities.
15. Perform other similar and related duties as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

The individual must be able to successfully perform each essential duty and responsibility correctly and accurately.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; a Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university is preferred. Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD software is required. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and/or Cartography software is preferred. Knowledge of the materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of waterlines and appurtenances is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers. Ability to effectively present information to management and others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratios, percent and work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common and technical journals and engineering drawings. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid and current Pennsylvania driver’s license. Cross Connection and Backflow Inspector/Tester Certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently sit or stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Able to use a variety of testing equipment including flow testing and pressure gauges. Operate fire hydrants and conduct flow tests according to AWWA standards. Good interpersonal skills. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making. Must be familiar and proficient with various computer software applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is both indoors and outdoors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.96 per hour

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Flexible spending account
6. Health insurance
7. Life insurance
8. Paid time off
9. Professional development assistance
10. Retirement plan
11. Tuition Reimbursement
12. Vision insurance

Education:

1. 8 hour shift
2. Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person