CARTOGRAPHER

Cameron County, TX • San Benito, TX

244d • $37,678

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance Protection
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Retirement System
• Paid Holidays
• Mandatory direct deposit payroll program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree