GIS Technician (Temp, P-T)

County of San Benito; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

County of San Benito is seeking a part-time GIS Technician to prepare, revise, and maintain geospatial data, maps and related records using GIS in desktop and enterprise environments. The position supports creating visuals for presentations and performing spatial analysis under supervision.

Requirements include one year of GIS experience and an Associate of Arts degree in GIS or related field. A California driver’s license may be required, with disaster worker participation as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of technical GIS experience in data compilation, cartography, data management or spatial analysis.
• Equivalent to an AA degree in GIS or related field; further experience can substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services for development and operation of the GIS.
• Scan, digitize documents, update and edit GIS layers.
• Assemble and integrate geographic data into the County GIS and verify accuracy.
• Prepare maps and graphics for presentation.
• Assist staff in creating presentation materials and performing spatial analyses.

Skills

GIS practices

GIS software

Cartography

Data management

Spatial analysis

Education

Associate of Arts degree (GIS related)

Tools

ESRI GIS Software

Graphics software

Job description

THIS IS A PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION

DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, prepares, revises, and maintains a variety of geospatial data, maps and mapping related records, documents, and reports used with the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Incumbent utilizes GIS to create, revise, manipulate, and maintain geospatial data in a local desktop environment as well as on an enterprise level; produces visual aids and graphics for presentation; uses GIS to perform spatial analysis as required; and to do related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The GIS Technician is the entry-level position and performs a variety of routine support work related to the development and maintenance of the County’s GIS. This position is a flexibility staffed classification and incumbents may advance to GIS Analyst after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiencies that meet the qualifications of the higher class, and at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. As incumbents gather experience with the systems and job assignments, it is expected that they will work with greater independence, broaden the scope of their responsibilities, and perform tasks that are more difficult.

REPORTS TO

GIS Coordinator or GIS Manager

SUPERVISISON RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General Supervision of this position is provided by a supervisor or manager. A GIS Technician may receive lead direction from a GIS Analyst. There is no supervision exercised over others.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

(Duties may include but are not limited to the following): Provides technical services relating to the development and operation of the department’s Geographic Information System (GIS), including scanning and digitizing documents and updating/editing layers. Assemble, collect, encode, update, and integrate geographic data into the County’s GIS, perform edit checks on encoded data, and review computer output for accuracy. Research and compile data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and date initiated and/or maintained by other agencies. Prepares the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation. Assists department staff in creating and designing effective presentation materials. Enters and retrieves data from computer information systems; determines which geographic data are necessary to create county maps and related documents; produces maps and related documents using property information. Performs a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects up to 25 lbs; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment to include computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff, agencies, and the public.

Training, Experience and Education

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS – TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. One (1) year technical professional experience involving GIS data compilation, cartography, data management and manipulation, spatial analysis or industry-standard GIS software and practices. Experience using additional tools such as graphics software is highly desirable.

1. Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, Engineering, or a closely related GIS field. (Additional job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis).

Note:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the fields described above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.

In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS

Knowledge of:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices and standards.
• GIS hardware, plotter, GIS ESRI Software, and applications as utilized by the County.
• Legal Descriptions, records of surveys, subdivision, and assessor maps.
• Principles and practices related to digitizing, data conversion, data management & cartography.
• Commonly used spreadsheet, word processing, scanning, presentation, and database software.
• Spatial and geographic data resources and geographic data analysis and modeling techniques.
• Relational database technology and practices.
• Surveying principles, geometry, and trigonometry.

Ability to

• Prepare maps and graphics using commonly accepted practices of cartography, including those unique to the County.

• Maintain department map-related records.
• Understand and conceptualize spatial data.
• Prepare clear and concise work documentation, updated procedures and technical reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other agencies and the public.
• Follow oral, written, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with county staff and the public.
• Perform arithmetic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.