Geographic Information System Technician I (SR-15)

County Of Maui • Maui County (various), HI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled technical work using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and applications under the supervision of higher-level staff; creates, enters, verifies and edits GIS data and other related datasets; digitizes, scans, processes, georeferences and orthorectifies maps, imagery, remote sensed data and other documents; creates maps, plans, exhibits and other GIS products; and performs other related duties as required. This class differs from the Geographic Information System Technician II in that the Geographic Information System Technician I performs basic GIS tasks under the direct supervision of higher-level staff, whereas the Geographic Information System Technician II uses GIS software and applications to independently perform the full range of highly-skilled and difficult technical work in support of the County's GIS program.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and two (2) years of GIS, cartographic or drafting experience, at least one (1) of which shall have included using GIS software and other related software or applications
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GIS software and related equipment such as plotters and scanners
• Knowledge of GIS concepts including the layering of information and the basic understanding of point, line and polygon features
• Knowledge of GIS terminology, commands and codes
• Knowledge of principles cartography and map production using GIS
• Knowledge of general sources of information and procedures, practices and policies
• Ability to utilize GIS software and applications to create, enter, verify and edit GIS data and other related datasets
• Ability to create maps, plans, exhibits and other illustrative products
• Ability to research and interpret information from a variety of sources and to explain these findings to others
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the general public and others

Responsibilities

• Prepares, inputs, edits and maintains the integrity of County GIS data
• Creates, customizes and revises a variety of GIS products such as maps, plans, exhibits and other illustrative presentations using GIS software and applications
• Assists in researching and interpreting information from a variety of sources, including field visits and site inspections where necessary
• Digitizes, scans, processes, georeferences and orthorectifies maps, imagery, remote sensed data and other documents
• Sets up hardware and software such as computers, plotters and scanners
• Copies files onto various forms of digital media for distribution

Benefits

• Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED