Ellis County
Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS) Technician II
Ellis County, Waxahachie, Texas, United States, 75165
SALARY: up to $66,319 - DOQ
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: GIS Manager
LOCATION: Ellis County Central | 302 N. Monroe St (2nd Floor) Waxahachie, TX 75165
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the GIS Manager, the candidate will work to improve existing 911 GIS and tabular datasets, county GIS datasets, create/validate data in the field, and handle internal and external data/map requests collaboratively and individually. Creates/inputs geographic data from a variety of sources and produces high-quality outputs as needed. Strong customer service skills will be required for daily interaction with the public, internal county departments, outside agencies and others in person, by telephone and email.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and LICENSES
Education from an accredited college or university:
Associate Degree in GIS or Bachelors Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field preferredGIS Certificate and/or 15 hours of GIS coursework
Experience: 1-3 years of progressively responsible professional GIS experience preferredCombination of education and experience may fulfill theabove requirementsPossess a current Class C Texas Drivers License
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:
Use ArcGIS Pro editing tools to create, edit, query, and validate GIS data in versioned multiuser SQL databases911 Addressing Activities
Assist the public in person, by telephone, and via email with 911 addressing and associated tasksCoordinate with other internal county departments to assign addresses alongside permitting processesData creation, cleanup, research, and field verification of GIS data (address points, roads, etc.)
Accurately and consistently perform data entry according to the North Central Texas (NCT) 911 data schema and Ellis County GIS guidelinesFulfill GIS requests for maps and/or data for internal and external customers, including other agencies and the general publicConduct research primarily in the office and the field and in creative but authoritative ways to resolve missing, inaccurate, and/or conflicting information while ensuring the accuracy of geographic dataSearch and read maps, public records, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, as-builts/construction plans, CAD files, and historical documents for GIS data validation, correction and creationMay be assigned to support critical county priorities during unforeseen events, disasters, or other emergenciesRegular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.Other duties as assigned by thesupervisor or department director
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be proficient with GIS concepts for data review, editing, and analysisExhibit aconfident professional demeanor during regular and stressful situations while utilizing excellent internal and external customer service skills to maintain cooperative working relationships with officials, employees, other agencies, and the general publicHave initiative, hit the ground running, work with a sense of urgency for all tasks, be highly adaptable to unexpected changeExhibit self-motivation, be detail-oriented, hardworking, efficient, organized, and capable of progressive responsibilityBe able to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlinesFollow instructions precisely, use critical thinking and problem-solving skillsCommunicate clearly verbally and in writing; have legible handwritingExcel in a team environment but also be able to work independently with minimal supervisionQuickly learn new job-related tasks, workflows, and softwareHave aninterest in continued education and adesire to stay up to date with GIS technology and trends
Software/ ardware/Technical Knowledge and Skills:
ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or newer, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.8
Experience with ArcGIS editing tools, shapefiles, file geodatabases, editing in a versioned multi-user database, and understanding geodatabase topologyFamiliarity with querying SQL databases and validating dataComfortable importing and exporting various data types to and from the GIS environmentKnowledge of Linear Referencing (LRS) preferredComfortable working with complex symbology and labeling (maplex)
911 Addressing knowledge, familiarity, and/or willingness to learn preferred
Knowledge of NENA 911 Addressing Guidelines or similar addressing concepts isextremely helpfulFamiliarity with the NCT911 Regions Addressing preferred
AutoCAD and/or knowledge of the use of AutoCAD files in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS DesktopMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), Microsoft 365 SuiteAbode Acrobat or similar PDF editing softwarePhotoshop or Gimp knowledge helpfulAbility to:
Update and install software onto a desktop computerTroubleshoot technical problems with GIS SoftwareUse and troubleshoot technical issues with large format printers and scanner
Comfortable assisting non-GIS persons with web maps and GIS software
WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily in a climate-controlled office environment when indoors. Below are some additional items:
Sit at a desk using a desktop computer for extended periodsBend, lift (up to 50lbs), climb, walk indoors and outdoors in potentially rugged environments in all weather conditionsDrive a county vehicle for 911 address field verifications and GIS data field collection.Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, visual acuity, and manual dexterity using computers and telephones.
NOTICE
The above job description does not include all of this job's essential and nonessential duties. It provides an applicant with a disability with the opportunity to evaluate the position in greater detail to determine whether they can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes, or requirements associated with a job. A job description is not a comprehensive job profile; the sole purpose is to inform a person unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.
Application Requirements:
Ellis County Employment Application(available at)
Resume
Portfolio: Provide up to 5 maps (PDF) that
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: GIS Manager
LOCATION: Ellis County Central | 302 N. Monroe St (2nd Floor) Waxahachie, TX 75165
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the GIS Manager, the candidate will work to improve existing 911 GIS and tabular datasets, county GIS datasets, create/validate data in the field, and handle internal and external data/map requests collaboratively and individually. Creates/inputs geographic data from a variety of sources and produces high-quality outputs as needed. Strong customer service skills will be required for daily interaction with the public, internal county departments, outside agencies and others in person, by telephone and email.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and LICENSES
Education from an accredited college or university:
Associate Degree in GIS or Bachelors Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field preferredGIS Certificate and/or 15 hours of GIS coursework
Experience: 1-3 years of progressively responsible professional GIS experience preferredCombination of education and experience may fulfill theabove requirementsPossess a current Class C Texas Drivers License
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:
Use ArcGIS Pro editing tools to create, edit, query, and validate GIS data in versioned multiuser SQL databases911 Addressing Activities
Assist the public in person, by telephone, and via email with 911 addressing and associated tasksCoordinate with other internal county departments to assign addresses alongside permitting processesData creation, cleanup, research, and field verification of GIS data (address points, roads, etc.)
Accurately and consistently perform data entry according to the North Central Texas (NCT) 911 data schema and Ellis County GIS guidelinesFulfill GIS requests for maps and/or data for internal and external customers, including other agencies and the general publicConduct research primarily in the office and the field and in creative but authoritative ways to resolve missing, inaccurate, and/or conflicting information while ensuring the accuracy of geographic dataSearch and read maps, public records, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, as-builts/construction plans, CAD files, and historical documents for GIS data validation, correction and creationMay be assigned to support critical county priorities during unforeseen events, disasters, or other emergenciesRegular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.Other duties as assigned by thesupervisor or department director
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be proficient with GIS concepts for data review, editing, and analysisExhibit aconfident professional demeanor during regular and stressful situations while utilizing excellent internal and external customer service skills to maintain cooperative working relationships with officials, employees, other agencies, and the general publicHave initiative, hit the ground running, work with a sense of urgency for all tasks, be highly adaptable to unexpected changeExhibit self-motivation, be detail-oriented, hardworking, efficient, organized, and capable of progressive responsibilityBe able to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlinesFollow instructions precisely, use critical thinking and problem-solving skillsCommunicate clearly verbally and in writing; have legible handwritingExcel in a team environment but also be able to work independently with minimal supervisionQuickly learn new job-related tasks, workflows, and softwareHave aninterest in continued education and adesire to stay up to date with GIS technology and trends
Software/ ardware/Technical Knowledge and Skills:
ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or newer, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.8
Experience with ArcGIS editing tools, shapefiles, file geodatabases, editing in a versioned multi-user database, and understanding geodatabase topologyFamiliarity with querying SQL databases and validating dataComfortable importing and exporting various data types to and from the GIS environmentKnowledge of Linear Referencing (LRS) preferredComfortable working with complex symbology and labeling (maplex)
911 Addressing knowledge, familiarity, and/or willingness to learn preferred
Knowledge of NENA 911 Addressing Guidelines or similar addressing concepts isextremely helpfulFamiliarity with the NCT911 Regions Addressing preferred
AutoCAD and/or knowledge of the use of AutoCAD files in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS DesktopMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), Microsoft 365 SuiteAbode Acrobat or similar PDF editing softwarePhotoshop or Gimp knowledge helpfulAbility to:
Update and install software onto a desktop computerTroubleshoot technical problems with GIS SoftwareUse and troubleshoot technical issues with large format printers and scanner
Comfortable assisting non-GIS persons with web maps and GIS software
WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily in a climate-controlled office environment when indoors. Below are some additional items:
Sit at a desk using a desktop computer for extended periodsBend, lift (up to 50lbs), climb, walk indoors and outdoors in potentially rugged environments in all weather conditionsDrive a county vehicle for 911 address field verifications and GIS data field collection.Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, visual acuity, and manual dexterity using computers and telephones.
NOTICE
The above job description does not include all of this job's essential and nonessential duties. It provides an applicant with a disability with the opportunity to evaluate the position in greater detail to determine whether they can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes, or requirements associated with a job. A job description is not a comprehensive job profile; the sole purpose is to inform a person unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.
Application Requirements:
Ellis County Employment Application(available at)
Resume
Portfolio: Provide up to 5 maps (PDF) that