GIS Tech II w/ Washington County

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/2548114/geographic-information-systems-gis-technician-ii

​Are you looking for new opportunities to embrace your potential and achieve your personal best, every day? If so, Come Lead with Us by joining the Planning and Development Services division within the Department of Land Use and Transportation as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II!
 
The Operations and Maintenance (OPS) division is currently hiring for a highly skilled and self-motivated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II.  The successful candidate will be responsible for tasks related to cartographic production and data maintenance of geospatial datasets pertaining to the maintenance of roads and other transportation assets.
 
Applicants for this position should be familiar with the fundamentals of cartographic production; techniques of data maintenance and be able to quality control their work. The ideal candidate would also have experience in maintaining a geocodable centerline for local government or emergency services, and would have previously worked with linear referencing, both the creation of the routes and the display of the linear referenced events. Experience in local government supporting road or transportation asset datasets is preferred.
 
The work assigned requires significant attention to detail and commitment to accuracy since a portion of the work will be in the support of emergency services and 9-1-1 dispatch.
 
The incumbent in this role must possess excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Individuals must be able to work independently or as part of a team and must have the ability to problem solve and look for opportunities for improvement. Technicians must be comfortable working with a diverse group of stakeholders including engineers, developers, utilities, contractors, other government agencies and citizens. 

Please use the following link to view the Land Use and Transportation Careers Website: LUT Careers.
 
Washington County offers employees a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working within Washington County provides daily opportunities to serve and build communities now and into the future. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Duties may include:

1. Performs GIS data maintenance, manipulation, and analysis; researches, and verifies data, investigations, and verifications. 
2. Designs, creates, maintains, and updates maps, drawings, plans spreadsheets, data files, and documentation for a wide variety of uses; prepares and formats information for entry into the GIS database and enters data into system. 
3. Performs detailed spatial analysis; interprets detailed plans, photographs, maps, and legal descriptions to generate reports. 
4. Researches and processes land transactions and enters parcel change information into the system; and researches property history and reads and writes legal descriptions. 
5. Consults with employees and clients to define requirements of mapping and information requests; researches and evaluates data and suggests methods of production; assists in creating production schedules for smaller mapping and analysis projects; and develops methods to produce preliminary map and design layouts. 
6. Writes programs and scripts to develop mapping products. 
7. Codes and creates maps and geospatial information in order to update and maintain mapping layers; and verifies the accuracy and integrity of data. 
8. Responds to mapping and information requests from employees and the public regarding property ownership, jurisdiction, and legal parcels. 
9. Assists in installing and testing new GIS software; and assists in resolving and troubleshooting GIS-related problems and requests.