Pima County, AZ
GIS Technician (5646 - Geographic Information Systems Technician)
Pima County, AZ, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Salary:
$25.12 - $35.17 Hourly
Location :
Tucson, AZ
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-01202
Department:
Information Technology
Division:
IT GIS SPEC PRJ
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
Closing Date:
8/16/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Description
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
:Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per HourFull Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated, thorough, and disciplined individual with skills in creating and maintaining GIS and related data to serve in the position of Geographic Information Systems Technician. This position will be involved in a wide variety of GIS projects, using ESRI and Autodesk products. Projects may include the following areas of focus:
Maintaining the county's parcel base using Esri's Parcel Fabric.Creating and updating streets within subdivisions using Esri's Linear Referencing System.Reviewing and updating core county layers involving parcels, right of way, county property, and county development projects.Promoting the use of PimaMaps, which may include training internal/external customers.Interpreting legal descriptions/documents to create GIS features.Reviewing existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness.Assisting with customer service requests which may include identifying and compiling GIS data to create maps in response to requests and disseminating information via web portal, phone, or email.Management of assigned projects.Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Designs or prepares cartographic representations of GIS data using GIS applications, including web-based mapping systems;Maintains or modifies existing GIS data;Enters data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to features, or converting other sources of digital data;Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation;Interprets aerial or ortho imagery for mapping purposes;Revises existing maps and reports, making all necessary corrections and adjustments;Compiles GIS data required for map preparation, including aerial imagery, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps;Documents GIS procedures, metadata, and operating standards;Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications, and data collection devices;Identifies and compiles GIS data to create maps in response to requests.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, cartography, geography or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
OR:
(2) Two years of technical experience in geographic information systems, which included data creation and analysis, the production of maps, reports and cartographic products.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):Experience creating and maintaining GIS data using ArcPro, feature services, and versioned data sets.Experience with/knowledge of Parcel Fabric, Linear Referencing System (LRS), and other Esri solutions, workflows, or data models.Experience editing and maintaining GIS base layers such as parcel boundaries, streets, rights-of-way, easements, etc. using ESRI and/or Autodesk products, etc.Experience in interpreting legal descriptions and legal documents (e.g. subdivision plats, deeds, Assessor maps, as-builts, etc.) and generating GIS features from them.Experience with data quality review and formulating best solutions.Selection Procedure
:Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require appropriate licenses or certifications at time of appointment or within a specified timeframe, e.g., Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP).
Valid driver license is required at time of application .
Valid
AZ
driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a polygraph examination and/or pre-/post appointment drug testing by law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, property, and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications, and database systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information:
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by
$25.12 - $35.17 Hourly
Location :
Tucson, AZ
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2024-01202
Department:
Information Technology
Division:
IT GIS SPEC PRJ
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
Closing Date:
8/16/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Description
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
:Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per HourFull Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a highly motivated, thorough, and disciplined individual with skills in creating and maintaining GIS and related data to serve in the position of Geographic Information Systems Technician. This position will be involved in a wide variety of GIS projects, using ESRI and Autodesk products. Projects may include the following areas of focus:
Maintaining the county's parcel base using Esri's Parcel Fabric.Creating and updating streets within subdivisions using Esri's Linear Referencing System.Reviewing and updating core county layers involving parcels, right of way, county property, and county development projects.Promoting the use of PimaMaps, which may include training internal/external customers.Interpreting legal descriptions/documents to create GIS features.Reviewing existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness.Assisting with customer service requests which may include identifying and compiling GIS data to create maps in response to requests and disseminating information via web portal, phone, or email.Management of assigned projects.Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Designs or prepares cartographic representations of GIS data using GIS applications, including web-based mapping systems;Maintains or modifies existing GIS data;Enters data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to features, or converting other sources of digital data;Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation;Interprets aerial or ortho imagery for mapping purposes;Revises existing maps and reports, making all necessary corrections and adjustments;Compiles GIS data required for map preparation, including aerial imagery, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps;Documents GIS procedures, metadata, and operating standards;Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications, and data collection devices;Identifies and compiles GIS data to create maps in response to requests.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, cartography, geography or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
OR:
(2) Two years of technical experience in geographic information systems, which included data creation and analysis, the production of maps, reports and cartographic products.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):Experience creating and maintaining GIS data using ArcPro, feature services, and versioned data sets.Experience with/knowledge of Parcel Fabric, Linear Referencing System (LRS), and other Esri solutions, workflows, or data models.Experience editing and maintaining GIS base layers such as parcel boundaries, streets, rights-of-way, easements, etc. using ESRI and/or Autodesk products, etc.Experience in interpreting legal descriptions and legal documents (e.g. subdivision plats, deeds, Assessor maps, as-builts, etc.) and generating GIS features from them.Experience with data quality review and formulating best solutions.Selection Procedure
:Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require appropriate licenses or certifications at time of appointment or within a specified timeframe, e.g., Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP).
Valid driver license is required at time of application .
Valid
AZ
driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a polygraph examination and/or pre-/post appointment drug testing by law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, property, and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications, and database systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information:
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by