GIS Technician (Temp, P-T)
County of San Benito
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Job summary
County of San Benito is seeking a part-time GIS Technician to prepare and maintain geospatial data, maps, and related records for its GIS platform. The role involves creating visuals for presentations and performing spatial analyses in a local desktop and enterprise environment.
The incumbent will gather data from multiple sources, update layers, and contribute to geospatial projects under supervision. A1 year GIS experience and an AA degree or equivalent in GIS are preferred; driver’s license
Qualifications
- One year of professional GIS experience in data compilation, cartography, data management and spatial analysis.
- Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with GIS-related major coursework; additional experience may substitute for education.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and maintain geospatial data and maps for the county GIS.
- Create maps and graphics for presentations and reports.
- Perform spatial analysis and data validation.
- Assist in data collection from various sources and update GIS layers.
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Job description
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.
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.
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.
GIS Coordinator or GIS Manager
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.
(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.
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.
Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff, agencies, and the public.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Employees are paid bi‑weekly.
The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi‑monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi‑weekly.
Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
- < 4 years of service = 10 days per year
- 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
- 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
- 15 + years of service = 20 days per year
13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.
15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full‑time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12‑24‑24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL‑TIME employees only.
The County provides confidential short‑term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Employees may participate in tax‑deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non‑Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Additionally, employees can enroll into a pre‑tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
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