GIS Planning Technician

Town of Clayton•Clayton, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a GIS Planning Technician for the Information Systems Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of GIS principles, spatial databases, cartography, and geospatial analysis.
Working knowledge of planning, land development, zoning, transportation, and municipal infrastructure concepts.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS platforms, GIS databases, GPS technology, and related software applications.
Knowledge of database management, SQL queries, and geospatial data management practices.
Ability to analyze geographic and demographic data and present findings in a clear and meaningful manner.
Ability to read and interpret site plans, subdivision plats, construction drawings, surveys, and development documents.
Ability to prepare professional-quality maps, reports, and visual presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, developers, property owners, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, Engineering, or related major field preferred.
Five years related GIS mapping experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the Town's GIS databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of spatial data.
Collect, import, query, analyze, and distribute GIS data to support planning, development, and community initiatives.
Assist with zoning, land use, annexation, addressing, transportation, demographic, and development-related mapping projects.
Create maps, exhibits, and graphical presentations for planning studies, development review processes, public meetings, presentations, and Town initiatives.
Digitize and maintain data from subdivision plats, site plans, development plans, surveys, permit sets, and as-built construction drawings.
Support the development review process by providing mapping, analysis, and geographic information for proposed development projects.
Perform spatial analysis and create GIS-based solutions to assist Town staff in evaluating growth trends, land use patterns, infrastructure capacity, and community development opportunities.
Develop and maintain GIS layers related to parcels, zoning, future land use, transportation, environmental resources, utility infrastructure, and municipal boundaries.
Create custom reports, data extracts, and SQL queries to support departmental operations and decision-making.
Coordinate GIS data integration and sharing between Town departments and external partners.
Assist in the development and maintenance of interactive mapping applications and web-based GIS tools.
Provide GIS support and technical assistance to Town staff and educate users on GIS resources and capabilities.
Maintain GIS and GPS hardware, software, and related equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.