Application received by March 21, 2025, will be included in the first review. Depending on the volume of applications received, additional reviews may not be conducted. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a GIS Technician to perform Geographic Information System (GIS) work under general supervision, usually by Supervisor or senior GIS technical staff.   The successful candidate will be responsible for performing technical work in multi-tier GIS operations environments.  Duties include digital data entry and management, executing applications, project/task management, and producing maps and related graphic output.

GIS Technicians are also responsible for:

• Creating, editing and maintaining utility infrastructure and other data in accordance with EWEB standards.
• Working with basic database concepts and objects.
• Utilizing multiple data sources, software & tools to ensure data integrity.
• Researching, identifying and resolving discrepancies in attribute data.
• Read and interpret utility technical drawings for asset information to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in:

• Electric transmission and distribution systems is highly desired for optimum candidate success.
• GIS editing and geospatial processing methods, techniques and capabilities.
• GIS database structures, to include geometric networks, and geographic data sources.
• Cartographic principles and practices pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns, thematic content, etc.
• Geospatial technical concepts and terminology in order to convey this information to supervisors, other employees, administrators and public officials.

The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.  The hiring ranges for the positions are as follows: $68,048.34 - $81,985.95

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.   

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

GIS Technician I:  One year of experience as a GIS Editor, Technician, Specialist, or similar classification including cartographic experience required.  Experience with the use of ESRI ArcGIS software is required. 

Education:  Associate degree, Certificate, or equivalent training in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience working in a utility environment and working with ARCFM is preferred.

Equivalency:  An equivalent combination of experience and education may be qualifying.

Valid driver license: No

Professional license or registration: None. 

Post-offer drug test required:  None.

Post-offer physical / functional test required: None.

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement:  None

Please note:  This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

A post-offer background check is required.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Telecommuting:  This position is based in Eugene, Oregon; however, it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon. 

Who We Are:

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area. We serve over 90,000 customers with annual revenues of $300 million.  EWEB has a reputation for innovation and industry leadership, with a long history of progressive investment in conservation and renewable resources. EWEB is the only publicly owned utility in the State of Oregon that owns and operates appreciable power generation facilities, and our power portfolio is virtually carbon-free.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers. Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets. 
• RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
• AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
• COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We have been named one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.