b) Documents GIS user needs. Designs application software for input, update, and display of geographic information. Writes programming code to create new applications.

c) Creates new geographic data in support of County operations as directed by the Supervisor.

d) Assists in the quality control administration of outside contracts.

e) Converts and integrates spatial data coverages and attribute databases from a variety of data resources. Reviews data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and documentation.

f) Develops program alternatives for GIS implementation for review by the Supervisor, including costs, benefits, and timelines.

g) Assists in the development of cartographic and digital data standards for the County GIS.

h) Performs complex analysis on spatial data using GIS software tools.

i) Provides training and technical assistance in the operation of GIS systems to users in County departments and offices.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geography, cartography, computer science, land surveying, engineering or a closely related field and two years experience operating land-based mapping applications. Or any combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities as determined by the Surveyor. A valid Oregon driver’s license with an insurable driving record is required.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:

Knowledge of the principles, theories and methods of Geographic Information Systems, including current developments in technologies. Ability to comprehend and manipulate complex land based data systems involving interdepartmental interaction. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with County departments. Ability to use and manipulate various computers and computer networks. Familiar with programming languages and scripting tools. Skill in the development, programming and use of software necessary for the creation and implementation of a county-wide Geographic Information System.

JOB SCOPE:

Position encounters a wide variety of work situations. Operates independently with minimal supervision. Job involves a high degree of complexity in the development of applications, design of data structures, data manipulation and maintenance. Provides training and technical assistance to GIS users. The consequences of errors affect multiple County departments.

Normal working conditions, may require overtime, may require work outside of normal working hours. Occasional extensive CRT work. May require significantly extended working hours during disaster response.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are typical 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.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

a) Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

b) Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

c) Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Lincoln County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.