GIS Specialist

Title: GIS Specialist

Location: Flagstaff United States

Job Description:

Nature of Work

Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Under general direction performs work of moderate difficulty in creating and maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data layers from written material and hardcopy maps; produce high-quality accurate maps; performs a variety of technical duties in the operation of the County's Geographical Information Systems; performs related work as assigned. This position will require the successful completion of a Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprint and background clearance within 90 days of employment, this must be maintained throughout employment.

Please note: Presently, this position is up to 75% remote work and 25% minimum in office time. When working remotely, 1 hour response time is required for urgent IT matters and is subject to change at any time.

This position will require the successful completion of a Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprint and background clearance within 90 days of employment, this must be maintained throughout employment.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Performs GIS cadastral layer maintenance and development duties
• Performs digital conversion of GIS projects using various techniques to map parcels by legal descriptions on deeds and plats
• Maintains and updates cadastral database
• Researches and identifies user needs for GIS application, data and training
• Coordinates and participates in GIS training of technical staff
• Assists with hardware/software upgrades and installations
• Converts data from various sources into GIS database
• May provide oversight or guidance of the daily activities of GIS interns
• Conducts research and recommends systemic and operational improvements

Essential functions include but are not limited to: sitting and using repetitive hand-wrist motion for data analysis and computer work; working around and with other staff and county departments; working effectively in a remote office environment; communicating in ordinary conversation and technical presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in geography, urban planning, environmental science or related field, and one year of professional experience using ESRI Software (ArcPro/ArcGIS Online)

OR

Two years of professional experience using ESRI Software (ArcPro/ArcGIS Online)

OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Ideal Candidate: will contribute to the successful delivery of GIS services having vision to assist County departments and the public with their GIS needs, and provide effective working relationships. A creative problem-solver who likes to be challenged and a demonstrated willingness to take initiative and ability to work independently while having data easily understandable by the public.

Preferred qualifications: experience building and maintaining mapping applications using ESRI ArcGIS desktop or online platforms; experience editing within a traditional and branch versioned SDE database; experience reading legal descriptions and using advanced editing tools like traverse; ability to work on a variety of projects while meeting tight deadlines; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and the public

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of mapping and cartographic design
• Geographic information system concepts and analytical techniques including computerized mapping, attribute data conversion, manipulation and analysis
• Principles and practices of data conversion
• Surveying and engineering practices

Working knowledge of:

• Currently available ESRI's GIS software including ArcPro
• ESRI ArcGIS Online
• U.S. Rectangular Land Survey System

Ability to:

• Maintain project and production schedules
• Read and interpret survey notes, plan diagrams, specifications, legal descriptions, maps and other legal documents
• Work with and understand land management systems, deeds, and various ownership arrangements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the public
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.