GIS Technician

Washington County; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal hours

Paid vacation hours

Paid holidays

Paid sick hours

Healthcare coverage

Employee assistance plan

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan (vested 5 years)

Military service credit

Job summary

Washington County seeks a GIS Technician in its Planning and Zoning department to verify addresses, manage road names, and maintain digital data layers within the GIS environment. You will support the E-911 CAD system and create maps for staff and public meetings.

The role requires an associate or bachelor's degree in cartography, geography, GIS, planning or related field, with preference for Esri GIS experience and Python/SQL/Arcade skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cartographic principles and map-making techniques, both manual and digital.
• Experience with geographic information systems; Esri products preferred.
• Some knowledge of basic programming languages including Python, SQL and Arcade.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and assigns addresses and road names; updates GIS data layers.
• Maintains county-wide addressing and centerline layers for E-911 CAD system.
• Creates maps, reports and metadata for GIS projects; supports public data portals.
• Performs data reconciliation between vector datasets to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in preparing mailing lists and public-facing materials.

Skills

Cartography basics

Geospatial analysis

Python/SQL/Arcade

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in cartography, geography, GIS, planning or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Python

SQL

Arcade

GPS devices

Plotters

Job description

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

• Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
• Eighty (80) Paid Vacation Hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
  • Vested in just five (5) years.
  • Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
• An annual salary of $57,075 starting…

JOB TITLE: GIS Technician GRADE: 10

DEPARTMENT: Planning and Zoning FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: GIS Coordinator

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs responsible technical work verifying and assigning addresses and road names, creating/updating/maintaining digital data layers and associated database records and performing analyses within the GIS environment. Direction is provided by the GIS Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists the public in verifying addresses and reviews address and road name data on building permits, site plans and subdivision plats.
• Reviews aerial photographs and other source data to determine building locations for addressing purposes.
• Performs field assessments to determine accuracy of addresses and road names.
• Verifies and/or assigns addresses and road names in accordance with the Addressing Ordinance for the County and provides any required written correspondence.
• Maintains the County-wide addressing and road centerline layers for use within the E-911 CAD system to County and NENA data standards.
• Creates and compiles data, reports and maps for all protected lands data layers.
• Creates and compiles data and maps for the County’s Program Open Space projects.
• Assists in the maintenance of the County’s vector parcel layer including incorporation of historic records such as deed plots and current Digital Data Submissions of CAD data required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
• Identifies and completes data reconciliation between the vector parcel dataset and other GIS layers to ensure consistency.
• Creates maps for department staff reports and public meetings.
• Provides department staff with mailing lists using table data and mail merge processes.
• Creates/updates/maintains metadata for various GIS layers produced by the department.
• Conducts plat and deed research, when necessary and performs related tasks as required.
• Creates/updates/maintains web applications for internal and public data consumption.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of cartographic principles and map-making techniques, both manual and digital; Some knowledge of State and local codes governing land development, transfer of real property, and rights of ownership and utilization; Some knowledge of basic programming languages including Python, SQL and Arcade; Some experience in operating GIS Software and hardware, including plotters and GPS devices; Strong analytical and problem solving skills to interpret spatial data and create detailed maps; Ability to comprehend and implement technical specifications for GIS projects and cartographic products; Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

An associate or bachelor’s degree in cartography, geography, GIS, planning or a related field is required; Experience utilizing geographic information systems, with a preference for Esri products; A GIS Certificate is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Revised: 7/2016; 1/2019; 1/2025; 08/2025

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

October 21, 2026 @ 4:00PM

WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay

Web Site:www.washco-md.net

Job Line: (240)-313-2360