GIS Analyst with Linn County (OR)

LINN COUNTY GIS
County Courthouse, Fourth & Broadalbin Streets
PO Box 100, Albany, Oregon  97321
Phone (541) 924-6903      Fax (541) 926-0211

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
 
CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF THE JOB:  GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST (Classification LC 862). Management Exempt Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) working in the Linn County GIS Department.    
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Perform small and medium size project management, meeting with GIS users to define data and application requirements.  Developing and utilize GIS software products and tools aimed at satisfying user needs.
• Convert and integrate spatial data into a wide variety of different data formats from vendor specific file formats to relational databases.
• Develop GIS based programming/modeling tools to streamline and automate internal workload for Linn County employees.  Develop GIS web based tools to aid partner agencies and the general public. 
• Perform complex analysis projects using GIS software tools and data.
• Train and assist Linn County GIS users and project partners in developing and producing system products.
• Provide assistance to the public and intergovernmental agencies for data transfer, project assistance and general information.
• Produce presentation material using the GIS software and other computer applications, including but not limited to maps, drawings, charts, posters, newsletters, displays, flyers, bulletins and related matters.
• Maintain records and build data files.  Develop and utilize methods for centralizing data file management.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university with major course work in geography, cartography, computer science, engineering or a closely related field, and a minimum of two years related experience in the use of a geographic information system in developing and maintaining land-based mapping applications and data, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.
 
COMPENSATION:    $3841 - $4828 per month (DOQ), plus excellent benefits.
 
CLOSING DATE:      March 19, 2018 or until filled
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application Form, along with a resume and cover letter, to Steve Barnett, GIS Program Manager, Linn County GIS Department,  PO Box 100, Albany, Oregon 97321; FAX : 541-926-8228.  Application forms may be obtained, along with the job classification, from the Linn County Commissioners’ Office at the Linn County Courthouse or by calling (541) 967-3825.  Application forms can also be obtained at the Oregon Employment Division in Albany or at the Linn County Home Page at http://www.co.linn.or.us/Jobs/empapp.htm
 
 
LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER