GIS Technician - Application

Comal County; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal County is seeking a GIS Technician to develop, maintain, and enhance GIS applications and web tools. You will analyze data in County databases, create and refine queries, and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities include supporting GIS programs, scripts, and related technologies; providing user support; and building automated processes to aid County operations. Strong independence and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of database-related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data within County databases to develop improved data organization methods.
• Develops and maintains database queries to manipulate and retrieve information.
• Performs quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Develops, maintains, and supports GIS applications, web apps, and related tools.
• Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting for GIS software and databases.
• Develops applications and automated processes to support County operations.
• Performs system and application testing and implements enhancements.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Reading & writing

Outdoor work

Education

GIS degree (Bachelor or Associate)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Under the general supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS Technician performs programming and application development using GIS and other software technologies to develop, maintain, enhance, and support GIS applications, web applications, databases, and other programs for the CountyTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzes data within County databases to develop and implement improved methods for data organization, management, and accessibility.
• Develops and maintains database queries to manipulate, analyze, and retrieve information to meet operational and reporting requirements.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity of data.
• Develops, manages, maintains, and supports websites and web-based applications for public and internal use.
• Develops, maintains, and supports GIS applications, programs, scripts, and related technologies.
• Provides technical assistance, troubleshooting, and support for GIS applications, software, databases, and other related programs.
• Develops and maintains applications, tools, and automated processes using appropriate programming and scripting languages to support departmental and County operations.
• Performs system and application testing, identifies issues, and implements or assists with corrective measures and enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Note

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor of Science or Associates Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related degree preferred; three (3) years of database related experience preferred; working knowledge of computers (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.); ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRAIONS

Must have a valid Texas driver's license in order to operate county vehicles.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before members of the public or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to learn physical and geographical orientation. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work outdoors making house-to-house verification.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.