Under general supervision, performs technical work of moderate to considerable difficulty in the realms of spatial analysis, development and maintenance of spatial data, and preparation of presentation-quality maps and digital products using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications.  This position has County-wide responsibilities in providing technical assistance to County GIS users.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TIME SPENT

50%

30%

10%

10%

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no responsibility over any types of budget.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have project responsibilities.

ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES

This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, responds to public inquiries and participates in meetings.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES

This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails and reports.

INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.

INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS

Frequently (More than 25% but less than 40% in a year)

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training courses.

MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Three (3) years experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

Completion of FEMA Emergency Operations Center courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and IS-922 within six (6) months of hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration within six (6) months of hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and information technology; Public Land Survey System (PLSS); customer and personal service; English language and composition; mathematics; computer programming languages such as common web languages and python and database management concepts.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Active learning; active listening; reading; customer service; problem recognition; problem solving; time management; self motivation and ability to work efficiently with a minimum of supervisory direction.

ABILITIES REQUIRED

Perform mathematical operations; make sense of multiple data; detect embedded objects or information; find directions and current locations and focus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this position regularly spends time in office environment; occasionally spends time in lobby environment, automobile and in outdoor areas in support of emergency response (flood, fire, weather).

SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE

Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; may become exposed to rare telephone verbal abuse by emotional customers or citizens; may be exposed to occasional extreme weather.

PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS

Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.  Incumbents in this position may occasionally require a hard hat.

CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR

Potential errors can result in unfavorable public perceptions and legal ramifications.