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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Technician - **Company:** The City Of Charlotte - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $73,070.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Suite, ArcGIS (Software), Database Schema, Mobile Application Software, Microsoft Office, Information Technology, Data Management, Npdes - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b26f821262eaa08b ## About the Role * Working proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS application suite. * Basic understanding of GIS principles and concepts including database structure, data management, analysis techniques. * Familiarity with Cityworks or other work order management systems. * Strong understanding of stormwater systems and terminology. * Ability to interpret construction plans and technical drawings. * Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products. * Excellent spatial ability and attention to detail. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. * Ability to diagnose and solve problems. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field and one (1) year of relevant experience. * Working proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products., * High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience. OR * Associate's degree with one-year related work experience. OR * Bachelor's Degree Other Requirements: This position requires significant judgment in traveling; traversing difficult terrain, retaining structures, barriers, and various urban/rural conditions; encountering a wide range of animals, insects, vegetation, and weather conditions; interacting with public; and experiencing unforeseen conditions/situations in accessing and entering drainage features within the Right of Way, public, and private property. This position requires that the selected candidate be able to walk at least 3 miles per day, stand for at least 8 hours per day, lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds multiple times a day, climb a ladder, bend, crawl and stoop, crawl, traverse and climb difficult Piedmont terrain and waterways in an urban environment, perform work under adverse weather and environmental conditions. The ability to traverse encountered field conditions as part of this position's duties and responsibilities is a condition of employment. Employee must be able to work occasional overtime, various shift hours. Employee must obtain and maintain trainings and certifications essential to the work assignment as directed. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. ## Description This position is part of the Storm Water Services Strategic Planning and Operations Division and is primarily responsible for ensuring NPDES permit compliance within the Storm Water Inlet Inspection Program. This position will utilize mobile technology to document the inspection and cleaning of street inlets and support the maintenance of the GIS drainage inventory by documenting errors and omissions observed in the field. The position works primarily in the field as part of an inlet inspection crew with scheduled first shift hours., * Utilize mobile software to document inlet inspection activity and observations. * Measure and document physical characteristics of stormwater infrastructure. * Prepare cartographic exhibits. * Monitor, create, and manage work orders in the Cityworks system. * Maintain hardware and field equipment. * Provide support to internal and external customers. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Why I Love End-2-End Tests and How To Get Them Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/996-why-i-love-end-2-end-tests-and-how-to-get-them-right) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [How will artificial intelligence change the future of software testing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/85-how-will-artificial-intelligence-change-the-future-of-software-testing) - [Beyond SQL Generation: How to Teach Agents What Your Database Actually Means](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100127-beyond-sql-generation-how-to-teach-agents-what-your-database-actually-means) - [How Sparking Developer Joy Unlocks Developer Productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/613-how-sparking-developer-joy-unlocks-developer-productivity) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)