Logo
New Castle County Government Center

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

New Castle County Government Center, New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720


In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at.

EXAMINATION PROCESS : The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJOB DESCRIPTIONGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Performs skilled Geographic Information System (GIS) work in Information Systems; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : An employee in this class performs GIS maintenance, and database updating. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining GIS layers for land use, public safety and assessment needs, as well as maintaining and creating related database records. An employee in this class produces maps for public and private use. Work involves extensive use of a variety of software applications; including CAD software, spreadsheets, databases and GIS software. Work is performed under the supervision of the Geographic Information Systems Analyst.