GIS Technician

Crook, County of (OR); Prineville (OR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Crook County is seeking a GIS Technician to support the IT team in managing GIS projects using ArcGIS Pro and related ESRI tools. The role focuses on data management, spatial analysis, and cartography to aid decision-making and improve community services.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, develop GIS applications, and help train users; onsite/hybrid schedule, occasional travel. An associate degree in GIS or related field is required, with a bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or in progress) in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year GIS workflows experience; local government/public sector preferred.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software.
• Interest in spatial analysis techniques.
• Entry level programming experience in Python or JavaScript.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take direction.
• Knowledge of local government operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Assist with the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of spatial datasets; support data standards and protocols for GIS operations.
• Spatial Analysis: Conduct analyses to support planning, resource management, and decision-making; identify patterns and relationships in spatial data.
• Cartography and Visualization: Design and produce maps and visualizations for internal/public use; ensure effective communication of spatial info.
• Database Management: Access GIS databases with data storage and retrieval.
• Application Development: Learn and develop custom GIS applications, tools, and scripts; interest in Python/JavaScript/SQL.
• User Support and Training: Provide technical support and training to GIS users; assist with software usage and troubleshooting.
• Research and Innovation: Stay informed on GIS trends and explore innovative approaches.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster knowledge-sharing and explain GIS concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Associate’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Experience Builder

Job description

The GIS Technician will support the information technology team by managing and executing geographic information system (GIS) projects. This role involves utilizing the ESRI suite of technologies, with a focus on ArcGIS Pro, to perform spatial analysis and manage geospatial data. The technician will collaborate with various departments to leverage spatial data for informed decision‑making and to enhance community services. Additionally, the position offers opportunities for professional development within the geospatial industry.

Responsibilities

1. Data Management: Assist with the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of spatial datasets, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Help support the development and implementation of data standards and protocols for GIS operations.
2. Spatial Analysis: Conduct spatial analyses to support planning, resource management, and decision‑making processes. Utilize GIS techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within spatial data.
3. Cartography and Visualization: Design and produce high-quality maps and visualizations for internal and public consumption. Ensure maps adhere to cartographic principles and effectively communicate spatial information.
4. Database Management: Understand how to access GIS databases, including data storage, retrieval.
5. Application Development: Learn & Develop custom GIS applications, tools, and scripts to automate workflows and enhance GIS capabilities. Strong interest in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL is preferred.
6. User Support and Training: Assist in providing technical support and training to GIS users across the organization. Assist users with GIS software usage, troubleshooting, and best practices.
7. Research and Innovation: Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in GIS and spatial analysis. Explore innovative approaches to GIS problem‑solving.
8. Collaboration and Communication: Foster collaboration and knowledge‑sharing among GIS team members and stakeholders. Communicate GIS concepts and findings to non‑technical audiences in a clear and accessible manner.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or in current process of obtaining) in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferred to have a minimum of 1 year of experience in GIS workflows, application development with Experience Builder, and data management techniques, preferably in a local government or public sector environment.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software platforms.
• Interest in spatial analysis techniques.
• Entry level experience in programming languages commonly used in GIS, such as Python, and JavaScript
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to take direction and initiative on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies, and regulations is desirable.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Onsite - Full Time M-F / Hybrid – Per manager discretion

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• Obtained or currently obtaining associate’s degree (completed within 1 year of hire date) in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
• Able to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test (not required for all positions).
• Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts (not required for all positions).

Safety Sensitive Requirements

• This position is not considered to be a safety sensitive position.

AAP/EEO Statement

• This position is ‘at-will’, and either Crook County or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause.
• Crook County is an equal opportunity employer

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.