GIS/Field Technician I or GIS/Field Technician II

The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the City of Silverton is a historic town with a population of 10,687. Always an agricultural center, it is now described as Oregon’s Garden City. Silverton is known for its historic downtown, gardens, restaurants, antique boutiques, art galleries, shops, and numerous churches. The City of Silverton hosts several festivals throughout the year that celebrate culture with painters, players, poets, and musicians all taking center stage in community life. Citizens truly appreciate and enjoy the small town feel that Silverton offers. The City’s countryside is rich with history and adventure too. Family farms, nurseries and wineries offer opportunities to pick berries, apples, or peaches, find a Christmas tree, or taste wine from the local vineyards.

Just four miles to the north is Mt. Angel, home to the renowned Oktoberfest. Iverson Farms, home of the Wooden Shoe Tulip festival, is down the road. Salem, the state’s capital, is 11 miles to the west. To the south you will find some of Oregon’s finest recreational activities. Silver Falls State Park, the largest state park in Oregon, is home to ten waterfalls and offers hiking, biking, and riding trails, camping, and swimming. You can always enjoy big city amenities in Portland just 45 minutes away.

Are you ready to map your future with us?!  Join our team!!

TO APPLY:

Applicants should attach all of the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us  or deliver to City Hall:

1. Resume

2.Completed City of Silverton Employment Application

Our first review of applicants is April 15, 2024

Depending on qualifications/experience we are hiring for either a GIS/Field Technician I or GIS/Field Technician II.

TECH I:

Job Specifications:

One (1) year of related work experience, and
Associate degree in civil engineering technology, preferred.
AND
Possess valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain by time of appointment.

Knowledge Required:
• Basic principles, practices, methods, laws, and regulations involving the design, construction, and maintenance of projects.
• Basic Auto-CAD and ESRI-GIS and its use and methods related to municipal engineering design and mapping
• Basic principles and practices of technical civil engineering drafting and surveying including equipment, computers, principles, problems, techniques,         and practices.
• Basic engineering mathematics, report writing practices and procedures.
• Basic cartographic principles and standards
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, software, and equipment.

TECH II:

Job Specifications:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
Associate degree in civil engineering technology with coursework in Auto-CAD/Autodesk Civil 30, GIS software including ESRI Arc GIS, and
Minimum four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of all the above
OR
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Minimum two (2) years of related work experience
AND
Possess valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain by time of appointment.

Knowledge Required:
• Civil engineering principles, practices, methods, laws, and regulations involving the design, construction, and maintenance of projects.
• Extensive knowledge of ESRI-GIS and its use and methods related to municipal engineering design and mapping.
• Principles and practices of technical civil engineering drafting and surveying including equipment, computers, principles, problems, techniques, and           practices.
• Technical engineering mathematics, report writing practices and procedures.
• Cartographic principles and standards.
• Understanding of advanced mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry
• Project management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.

For more detailed information, please see the job descriptions.