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FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR What do you do as a GIS technician? My main responsibility is to keep all of our utility infrastructure, address and parcel layers up to date with the latest information. I use all of this information to create maps for employees, contractors or residents if they are wanting to know where the water or sanitary sewer comes into a property. In order to make this all happen, I do fieldwork to collect the required data using a GPS device at various construction sites. Once I’ve completed my data collection, I compare it to construction plans in the office to make sure everything is installed correctly. Along with GIS work, I help out in the Water Department and assist customers when they call or stop in to City Hall. What gets you excited to head to work each day? Knowing each day is going to be different than the previous one; I never know what the day has in store. I enjoy getting new projects assigned to me and being able to see the finished product. Someone might come visit me about a new project they need me to work on, a certain layer of our system needs to be updated or they simply need me to create maps of the city with various features on it. I like being able to assist the citizens and contractors when they stop in. Did you go to school for this kind of work? Yes. I attended Kirkwood, graduating in fall 2015 with my A.A.S. in geographic information systems (GIS) and A.A. in liberal arts. During my time at the City of Hiawatha, I’ve made multiple layered maps, helped many different departments with mapping, and proposed and bought a new GPS system – all things I was exposed to at Kirkwood. During the summer of 2015, I interned with the City of Hiawatha, and with my class schedule the way it was, I had the flexibility to continue working here while earning my B.S. from UNI in geographic information science: planning and policy. Kyla Pfeiler GIS Technician City of Hiawatha Hiawatha, Iowa Watch Kyla’s story youtu.be/ESyiIN_THVQ What do you find especially rewarding about your job? Having the ability to go out in the field and give a precise location of where a missing manhole, curb stop or water valve might be. Or even simply printing off a map or being able to give distances from our GIS system to a particular feature for either myself, a co-worker or a contractor to use when locating it. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing my job is important for others to be able to do their jobs. Has anything surprised you throughout your career? While going through college and working in the field, I found out there aren’t many women in this field. I encourage women to look into a degree that is nontraditional for women. And the same for men. It’s easy to write off a degree because you think it’s gender-based, but give it a chance. It may be just what you’re looking for. What advice do you have for people interested in your line of work? If you’re in high school and you’re given the opportunity to do job shadows, do as many as you can. This can give really good insight about the job or degree you’re looking into. And attend as many program conferences as needed, or reach out to a teacher in the program for more information. Never close your mind off to new opportunities. 14 2019 ALL STARS of ICR
FINANCIAL SERVICES Growth 2019-2023 Credit Analysts +8% Medical Secretary +9% Loan Officers +5% Credit Counselors +5% Median Income Loan Officer $29.41 Customer Service Representatives $16.06 Insurance Sales Agent $22.68 Financial Examiner $31.12 The source of the information above is provided by: Emsi occupation employment data are based on final Emsi industry data and final Emsi staffing patterns. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics (QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker) and the American Community Survey (Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors). Occupational wage estimates also affected by county-level Emsi earnings by industry. We Believe in Making a Difference If you’re ready for more than a job, you’re ready to join our team. Hiawatha grows and supports positive work environments, professional-personal growth and giving back to community! We make a difference in people’s lives! www.hiawatha-iowa.com Kyla Pfeiler is one of those individuals making a difference. Congratulations Kyla on your All-Star Recognition. We are proud of you! OPERATION OPENINGS IN NORTH LIBERTY AND NORWAY Interested in a steady income that is more than a job? Want to join a company that will invest in your well-being and development? Locally rooted and growing, Frontier Co-Op is seeking new individuals to join our Operations team! Our openings are located just outside of Cedar Rapids in Norway and North Liberty on all three shifts. Explore and apply on our website www.frontiercoop.com Frontier is an equal opportunity employer. 2019 ALL STARS of ICR 15
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