Job description

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The GIS Administrator performs responsible technical GIS/mapping work as a part of the County"s IT Department; develops updates and maintains maps and mapping data for taxation and assessment purposes, public safety, planning, elections and other departments. An employee in this class maintains and updates the GIS system including adding new data to the system, validating and rectifying data discrepancies, developing new data layers, producing maps, charts, graphs and reports, consulting with county departments on GIS data needs and training other staff in basic GIS usage. Position will be primarily responsible for updating tax maps and tax records to ensure consistency and requires knowledge of deeds, plats, and related legal documents. Work requires considerable technical knowledge of geographic information systems and of the County"s GIS system hardware, software applications and related peripherals. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with surveyors, developers and the general public. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through conferences, periodic review of projects and reports, annual performance reviews and feedback from customers and the general public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates and maintains GIS tax parcels and updates tax software to reflect changes in mapped parcels (Land Records Mapping).
Assists with creation of an address point file, maintains address points, and assists planning department and E-911 in assigning addresses.
Creates, maintains, and updates the county"s GIS data layers including street centerlines, emergency services boundaries, zoning, utilities, and others.
Produces maps for assistance in planning presentations and for use by county departments, outside agencies and the public as necessary.
Conducts GIS operating system maintenance, makes changes to system and performs upgrades and data backups.
Assists in the evaluation of hardware and software for the county"s GIS function and recommends additional hardware, software and digital map layers as needed; collects budgetary information on necessary technology upgrades.
Utilizes GPS technology in collecting, creating, and maintaining county mapping layers.
Maintains web applications for Tax, 911, Elections, and Planning departments.
Develops ArcGIS Online web applications for GIS users and county departments.
Performs GIS maintenance, analysis, data research as needed. Assists county employees on GIS systems and GPS software and data collection.
Provides technical to support to all departments that utilize GIS services.
Creates custom maps as requested for county staff, contractors, and citizens.
Write python scripts to customize/automate GIS data and web services.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSA Details - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
Knowledge of GIS operational utilities, databases, and mapping systems, ERSI ARC products used for GIS systems and digitizing, editing, plotting, and mapping processes.
Skill in preparing documents and maps electronically with accuracy, in creating databases, and maintaining and updating data layers.
Ability to determine alternative means to display a variety of information and to utilize data bases and GIS technology to effectively present information for use by others.
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems with data, data layers, data usage etc. within the GIS system and ability to assist others with resolving problems with the use of the system.
Ability to train others in the use of the GIS system.
Ability to read and utilize deeds, plats, aerial imagery, DOT plans, and related legal documents for purpose of developing, updating, and maintaining parcel data for taxation.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.

Qualifications - Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor"s Degree in geography, geographical information systems (GIS), information technology, engineering, or a closely related field and one (1) year of related experience GIS/mapping, land surveying, or related work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid driver"s license.
Must be able to attain the North Carolina Property Mappers Association (NCPMA) Mapper designation within three (3) years of employment.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require the following abilities: kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity to perform site inspections, prepare and analyze figures, use measurement devices, operate a computer terminal, perform mechanical tasks in the computer environment, do extensive reading, and do visual inspections of computer parts and automated data.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

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