CARTOGRAPHER

Cameron County, TX-posted 8 months ago
San Benito, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The Cartographer performs professional work in GIS support of assigned transportation programs or functions. Duties include creating and maintaining a county-wide geographic information system. Positions in this class perform routine technical tasks and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

  • Collects off-field data and updates maps for Cameron County Geographical Maps using GPS data collection equipment and Camera; creates new maps as needed for use by county employees and the public.
  • Researches and decides on what should appear on a map; designs, maintains and manipulates geographical information systems databases.
  • Collects and processes Global Positioning System (GPS) data for use in rectification of aerial photography and corrects errors of parcel maps.
  • Checks completed GIS data for graphic and non-graphic errors; updates GIS data from revised parcel maps.
  • Manages the preparation of customized printed maps and digital map data for emergency response agencies and other external map requests.
  • Develops work plans for systems enhancements, including equipment specifications, implementation and verification of system.
  • Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or other interested parties regarding assigned GIS functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to department policies and activities.
  • Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data.
  • Associate's degree in Drafting, Cartography, Computer Graphics, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning/Land use or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience performing cartography and/or mapping support work.
  • Experience with Esri GIS software preferred.
  • Health and Life Insurance Protection
  • Sick and Annual Leave
  • Retirement System
  • Paid Holidays
  • Mandatory direct deposit payroll program
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