Please see the following website for application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/2548114/geographic-information-systems-gis-technician-ii
The Operations and Maintenance (OPS) division is currently hiring for a highly skilled and self-motivated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II. The successful candidate will be responsible for tasks related to cartographic production and data maintenance of geospatial datasets pertaining to the maintenance of roads and other transportation assets.
Applicants for this position should be familiar with the fundamentals of cartographic production; techniques of data maintenance and be able to quality control their work. The ideal candidate would also have experience in maintaining a geocodable centerline for local government or emergency services, and would have previously worked with linear referencing, both the creation of the routes and the display of the linear referenced events. Experience in local government supporting road or transportation asset datasets is preferred.
The work assigned requires significant attention to detail and commitment to accuracy since a portion of the work will be in the support of emergency services and 9-1-1 dispatch.
The incumbent in this role must possess excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Individuals must be able to work independently or as part of a team and must have the ability to problem solve and look for opportunities for improvement. Technicians must be comfortable working with a diverse group of stakeholders including engineers, developers, utilities, contractors, other government agencies and citizens.
Please use the following link to view the Land Use and Transportation Careers Website: LUT Careers.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESDuties may include:
- Performs GIS data maintenance, manipulation, and analysis; researches, and verifies data, investigations, and verifications.
- Designs, creates, maintains, and updates maps, drawings, plans spreadsheets, data files, and documentation for a wide variety of uses; prepares and formats information for entry into the GIS database and enters data into system.
- Performs detailed spatial analysis; interprets detailed plans, photographs, maps, and legal descriptions to generate reports.
- Researches and processes land transactions and enters parcel change information into the system; and researches property history and reads and writes legal descriptions.
- Consults with employees and clients to define requirements of mapping and information requests; researches and evaluates data and suggests methods of production; assists in creating production schedules for smaller mapping and analysis projects; and develops methods to produce preliminary map and design layouts.
- Writes programs and scripts to develop mapping products.
- Codes and creates maps and geospatial information in order to update and maintain mapping layers; and verifies the accuracy and integrity of data.
- Responds to mapping and information requests from employees and the public regarding property ownership, jurisdiction, and legal parcels.
- Assists in installing and testing new GIS software; and assists in resolving and troubleshooting GIS-related problems and requests.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Associate’s Degree AND two (2) years of experience in the use and operation of GIS systems and applications; OR
- Four (4) years of experience in the use and operation of GIS systems and applications.
If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States’ accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted.
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:
- Experience using ESRi ArcGIS 10.x mapping application suite is preferred.
- Some positions may require possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
Washington County organizes its positions into classifications. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: GIS Technician II.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWashington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process:
1. An evaluation of training and experience will be performed by Human Resources. Review of applications will occur the week of September 16, 2019.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to supplemental questionnaire. This process will begin after September 23, 2019.
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME review step as soon as possible.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Veterans’ Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans Preference Points Instructions (Download PDF reader).
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: hr@co.washington.or.us at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment:
Nicole Stewart, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
nicole_stewart@co.washington.or.us