GIS Technician

Join the team that’s building Lincoln’s broadband future. We’re looking for a hands-on GIS Technician who loves both fieldwork and data accuracy. If you enjoy mapping real-world infrastructure, solving data puzzles, and improving workflows, this role is for you. What You’ll Do

• Collect broadband asset data in the field using GPS/GNSS and mobile GIS tools.
• Edit and maintain GIS datasets for conduit, fiber, pull boxes, splice cases, and more.
• Perform QA/QC on field data, as-builts, and contractor submissions.
• Support broadband construction with redlines, ticket updates, and routine data intake.
• Spot opportunities to improve data standards and workflows.
• Collaborate with staff, contractors, and partner agencies.

• Knowledge of GIS basics and spatial data.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and Field Maps.
• Ability to read as-builts, construction drawings, and utility layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve data discrepancies.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently and safely.

Preferred Background

• Coursework or experience in GIS, geography, surveying, drafting, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with GPS/GNSS and mobile data collection.
• Familiarity with telecom, fiber, or underground utility plans.
• Experience with QA/QC or asset data workflows., Associates degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography or related field and two years of experience working with computer software, hardware and operations systems related to geographic information systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. Necessary Special Requirements Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees’ professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.