Position Summary:

Under basic supervision from the IT Director, performs work in the development and maintenance of geographic and related information. Provides basic training support to end users regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related hardware and software operations.

Major Duties:

• Prepare, collect, organize, and input data to maintain and enhance the County’s GIS including field research and GPS data collection and processing. • Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds, legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using various methods including coordinate geometry, digitizing, and GPS. • Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way, zoning, other development layers, and water and sewer system layers. • Follow quality assurance and quality control processes, and perform routine data management tasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy, integrity, and completeness. • Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs, and other analytical products. • Troubleshoot and support the County’s GIS and related hardware and software, including peripheral equipment, printers/plotters, GPS, and other mobile devices in conjunction with other Technology Division staff. • Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and County information. • Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge Required:

• Sufficient comprehension to deal with and resolve unusual and difficult problems. • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of planning, design, and technology. • Advanced or skilled knowledge of data processing practices. • Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of administrative assistant. • Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.

Physical Demands:

May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Worker is frequently sitting and occasionally requires standing and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally performed in an office location.

WorkEnvironment:

The work is typically performed in an office and occasionally at outdoor facilities, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, cold or inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as mask, goggles, or gloves. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location. (i.e. business office with copy machines, telephones, and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; college education in Information Technology. • GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field AND two years of experience utilizing geographic information systems including ESRI suite of products; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • One year of experience with databases and digitizing as-built drawings plans is preferred. • Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise, including Web Adaptors, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Server. • Strong skills in ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123. • Experience in SQL Database Management. • Familiarity with managing Parcel Fabric environment. • Preferred experience in Python programming. • Must possess a valid Drivers License.