GIS Technician - Application

Comal County • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS Technician performs programming and application development using GIS and other software technologies to develop, maintain, enhance, and support GIS applications, web applications, databases, and other programs for the County. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Duties may include other work assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required to operate County vehicles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before members of the public or organization employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn physical and geographical orientation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors conducting house-to-house verification.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and using the required vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or associate degree in a GIS-related field preferred.
• Three years of database-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze County database data and develop improved methods for organizing, managing, and accessing it.
• Develop and maintain database queries to manipulate, analyze, and retrieve information for operational and reporting needs.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance checks for data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and support websites and web-based applications for public and internal use.
• Develop, maintain, and support GIS applications, programs, scripts, and related technologies.
• Provide technical assistance, troubleshooting, and support for GIS applications, software, databases, and related programs.
• Develop and maintain applications, tools, and automated processes using appropriate programming and scripting languages to support departmental and County operations.
• Test systems and applications, identify issues, and implement or assist with corrective measures and enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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