Geographic Information Systems Technician - Assessor's Office

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to current Pima County employees only. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician role is within the Assessor's Office, classified under 5646. The primary function is to create and manage GIS data in an enterprise environment, perform geospatial analysis, and create cartographic map products. This role is part of the centralized Information Technology department (ITD). The hiring range is estimated between $26.39 - $31.67 per hour, with the full pay range being $26.39 - $36.95 per hour. The actual salary offer will depend on various factors including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, cartography, geography or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• OR: Two years of technical experience in geographic information systems, which included data creation and analysis, the production of maps, reports and cartographic products.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a mass appraisal environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs or prepares cartographic representations of GIS data using GIS applications, including web-based mapping systems.
• Maintains or modifies existing GIS data.
• Enters data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to features, or converting other sources of digital data.
• Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
• Interprets aerial or ortho imagery for mapping purposes.
• Revises existing maps and reports, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Compiles GIS data required for map preparation, including aerial imagery, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
• Documents GIS procedures, metadata, and operating standards.
• Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications, and data collection devices.
• Identifies and compiles GIS data to create maps in response to requests.

Benefits

• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree