GIS Technician – Planning & Mapping Specialist

GJC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking a GIS Technician in the Planning Department to perform technical GIS tasks, develop maps, update layers, and support planning staff. The role emphasizes preparing graphics for meetings, maintaining GIS databases, and producing data for reports and grants.

Applicants should have an associate degree in a related field and at least one year of GIS experience; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting, cartography, computer graphics, geography, landscape architecture, planning/land use, or related field required.
• One year of experience with GIS database design, implementation, and/or the production and maintenance of GIS data layers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site location maps and signs for COA, variance, and zoning requests; meet with staff to receive input for maps and signs.
• Prepare COA, variance, and zoning signs; maintain status log of individual signs.
• Prepare graphics for PowerPoint presentations for hearings and planning meetings.
• Create and maintain GIS data layers and digital databases; support data requests for projects.
• Assist with mapping projects and production of graphics for public meetings, studies, reports, and grants.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Education

Associate degree in drafting / cartography / geography / planning

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking a GIS Technician in the Planning Department to perform technical GIS tasks, develop maps, update layers, and support planning staff. The role emphasizes preparing graphics for meetings, maintaining GIS databases, and producing data for reports and grants.

Applicants should have an associate degree in a related field and at least one year of GIS experience; a valid driver's license is required.