GIS Technician

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Hiring Agency:

Public Service Commission - Agency 14

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.950

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017918 GIS Technician (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-30-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Public Service Commission seeks detail-oriented individual to develop, manage, and utilize geographical information systems (GIS) databases and non-spatial databases to provide support for the Commission’s telecommunications activities.



Salary: $58,136.99 to $61,043.84, per year, commensurate with experience.

 

Job Duties:

• Create and maintain GIS databases, non-spatial databases and a wide variety of work products within the context of Commission directives.
• Compile, qualitatively/quantitatively analyze and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including the public domain, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Develop positive working relationships with state, municipal and federal agencies; service providers; vendors; constituents; elected officials; and Commission staff.
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS database and non-spatial database design and management including: drawing maps using automated drafting software with annotated sources and quality of information layers; producing detailed, high-quality cartographic products and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines; and performing regular quality control/quality assurance checks of data.
• Create and publicly present reports on various telecommunications issues.
• Prepare information in response to requests for data.
• Support and develop, as necessary, existing online mapping resources, including the PSC-maintained Nebraska Broadband and Universal Service Fund Mapping Site (https://broadbandmap.nebraska.gov).

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in geographical information systems (GIS), geography, information technology, data networking, communications, or related field, plus two years of successful work experience. May substitute experience for the education on a year for year basis. Knowledge of ESRI software and Microsoft Office. In-state, overnight travel may be required. Valid Nebraska driver’s license at time of employment and successful completion of the State of Nebraska defensive driving program.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in geographical information systems (GIS), geography, information technology, data networking, communications, or related field, plus two years of successful work experience. Experience making presentations in a public setting. Experience with U.S. Census Data and the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to: Gather and interpret basic GIS information from various sources (maps, graphs, surveys, photos, etc.); apply basic automated methods for geospatial data input processing and analysis; work in a collaborative team environment; and communicate with individuals and groups both orally and in writing. Individual should have the ability to work independently without supervision.

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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