GIS Analyst - Assessor's Office

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The GIS Analyst performs a variety of skilled technical, cartographic and analytical work in connection with the investigation, development and maintenance of county Geographic Information System (GIS) Database. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Canyon County GIS/Land Records Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of GIS software, tools, and applications including but not limited to ArcGIS, ArcServer, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Portal for Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and applications of MS Office Suite
Ability to utilize programming/scripting languages with heavy emphasis on Python (ArcPy), Arcade, HTML, and SQL
Proficiency in ExperienceBuilder, WebAppBuilder, ArcGIS Dashboards, etc. for web mapping applications and data visualization
GIS technologies to perform workflows using Coordinate Geometry (COGO) tools, Model Builder, and Geoprocessing Tools
Surveying principles and terminology as they relate to cadastral mapping and the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
Interpersonal communication skills and principles of supervision
Read and interpret legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and surveys
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, supervisors, local and elected officials, and the public
Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound independent decisions within established guidelines
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
High School diploma or GED required
Associates degree or higher in GIS, Computer Science, or related field and three to five years related experience
Valid Idaho driver’s license
ArcGIS Professional Certification required
Must successfully complete a background investigation
Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS Server and GIS Implementation a plus
Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

Responsibilities

Performs data research, investigation and verification; creates, updates, and maintains geospatial data for use in various hardcopy and digital products for internal and external customers
Coordinates various special projects and/or graphics in support of the Assessor’s goals and prepares and conveys findings in a concise and effective way
Prepares plans, produces, maintains, and updates a variety of maps, web applications, and other graphic representations displaying layers and attribute data from databases
Provides lead technical assistance to staff, clients and management. Communicate effectively on all levels and provide program coordination and report
Uses cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; develops and maintains data layers, using GIS tools, CAD tools and relational databases
Researches the latest GIS technologies and techniques as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of geospatial trends and software developments
Conducts continuing review of projects and records to assure compliance with department and agency rules
Provides file maintenance for both digital and hard copy files; operates copier, printer and similar map-producing equipment
Assists the webmaster and/or vendors in the creation and modification of the Assessor’s website and online application
Assists with security and data access-related procedures
Works cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers, elected officials, and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Other duties as assigned