GIS Tech II w/Bonneville County (ID)

Bonneville County is now accepting applications for the following position:
Position: GIS Technician, II
Starting Salary: Pay Grade 11 - starting salary $18.22 per hour.
Work Hours: 40 hours a week
Closing Date: Posting will close October 6, 2024 or when filled, whichever comes first.
*Candidates will be reviewed and considered upon submittal of application materials until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first

​Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

GENERAL PURPOS
Perform a variety of full performance, working level skilled technical duties associated with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of county (GIS) geographic information systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general supervision of the GIS Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide on the job training to less experienced Technicians; take the lead on assigned projects.
Research, collect, interpret, and analyze county property descriptions, deeds, plats, maps, geographic information, and other related records for incorporation into the Geographic Information System; enter data into GIS system from legal documents.
Verify accuracy and completeness of information and resolve problems with the appropriate department staff or GIS Manager. May make routine adjustments and corrections when appropriate.
Enter information into the GIS database from documents and other sources by using coordinate geometry, transfer spatial data from other sources, scan and digitize information from paper maps and direct keying.
Bonneville County has an expectation that employees maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
A. Associate degree with course work in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, Geography or other related field including training in the use of and computer aided drafting or mapping;
AND
B. Two (2) years of responsible work experience in a related field;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of Intergraph GIS software; ESRI; Parcel Drafter or mapping principles and techniques; coordinate geometry. Some knowledge of surveying and global positioning systems and techniques and documents related to real property descriptions.
Ability to understand and apply complex detailed instructions; read and interpret detailed maps, blueprints and complex legal documents, perform complex mathematical computations; operate computer workstation; work independently; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with department managers, staff and the general public.
3. Special Qualifications

• Proficient in data entry operations
• Highly proficient keyboard and 10-Key skills

4. Work Environment:

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY
https://bonneville.applicantpro.com/jobs/3453866