Utilities GIS / Asset Specialist

Salary : $31.86 - $36.49 Hourly

Location : La Crosse, WI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00771

Department / Division : Water

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Description

The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time GIS / Asset Specialist to be an essential member of the Utilities team. As a professional position, the GIS / Asses Specialist provides technical support to the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities. A balance of office and field work includes collection and management of data for Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The position assists with maintenance and management of GIS Mapping and Databases, as well as Asset Management Programs. The position provides cross-functional support for the Utility Management Team and the City's GIS Coordinator, being responsible for accuracy, integrity, and quality of Utility asset data in the GIS and Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) environments.

Work includes developing and administering policies & procedures and standards & guidelines for access to, and utilization of, the Utilities' GIS and CMMS with the Utility Management Team. Duties may include work in technical areas of system architecture, data maintenance, conversion workflows, field GPS locating, GIS analysis and application development, and project management. Directly reporting to the Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs. Working in the Utilities' Office with the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, daily work may include record keeping, customer service, and miscellaneous admin duties in a small office environment. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges from $31.86 - $36.49 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.

Requirements : Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or closely related field, and two (2) years' experience implementing GIS solutions, with a preference to focus on utilities, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference to high proficiency with use of GIS- and GPS-related software, products, and services, including ESRI, Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey 123. Beneficial for candidates to have basic knowledge and understanding of water, sewer, and stormwater systems, as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, statistical analysis, life-cycle cost and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases, database reporting, and project management applications preferred. Expected baseline skills include language, writing, and communication, and MS Office Suite products. Valid driver's license required.

Benefits : The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks : traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.

Selected candidate subject to background check & post-offer / pre-employment drug screen. Applications accepted until position is filled, with initial review of applications on November 17, 2025. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting.

Purpose of Position

The incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities' Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility's Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.

The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Knowledge of Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise software and tools, including ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, web maps, applications, and mobile apps.
• Skilled in developing and supporting web GIS applications using ESRI Experience Builder, Dashboard, Story Maps, Field Maps, and Survey 123.
• Perform GIS data maintenance to support water, wastewater, and stormwater utility operations.
• Manage and administer utilities GIS database(s) in an enterprise environment.
• Read and interpret as-built, record, and other engineering documents and make appropriate edits to water, wastewater, and stormwater data to include attribute and geometric updates from plans, record drawings, or incorporate data collected in the field.
• Use global position system (GPS) and / or GNSS (global navigation satellite systems) equipment to collect and update asset information; integrate field data collection equipment with GIS solutions.
• Provide assistance to end users of GIS applications and technology; troubleshoots issues; and provides basic training as needed.

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential

accommodations with the employer.

GIS and CMMS Data Management

Ad hoc Mapping and Data Analysis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Training and Support

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential

accommodations with the employer.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this

classification and may also be performed by other unit members.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential

accommodations with the employer.

Mathematical Ability

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential

accommodations with the employer.

Environmental Adaptability

To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>

Human Resources>

Employee Benefits.

1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note : Employees hired full-time on or after 1 / 1 / 14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.

2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2025 rate is 6.95% of pre-tax earnings.

3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse / dependent coverage options also available.

4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.

5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours / week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.

6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours / week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.

7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours / week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.

8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours / week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.

9) ICMA Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours / week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.

10) Paid Leave Time : Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.