GIS Technician

Tulsa County

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the GIS Supervisor, the GIS Technician maintains and updates parcel mapping and related geographic information used by the Assessor's Office. The position interprets legal descriptions, edits GIS data, prepares maps, and supports internal users by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and availability of geographic information. The GIS Technician supports assessment operations by maintaining accurate geographic information, assisting internal users, and contributing to consistent, reliable parcel mapping. Career Progression With appropriate training, demonstrated proficiency over time in grade, consistent successful job performance, and based on organizational need, this position may be eligible for progression into a GIS Analyst role. Advancement is contingent upon the employee demonstrating the ability to perform higher-level spatial analysis, assume increased responsibility for data interpretation and problem solving, and apply GIS methodologies beyond data maintenance and map production, as determined through supervisory evaluation and organizational need. This job description may be updated at any time to accommodate evolving requirements and responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office. All Job Descriptions are approved as final by the HR Director for the Tulsa County Assessor as of the listed revision date above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, as applicable laws permit. All Assessor Employees are expected to: • Work independently and in a team with tact, support, and cooperation for customers, co-workers, and supervisors. • Be capable of effectively using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. • Perform other duties as assigned, assist in all functions of the office, and train co-workers. • Be aware that work may be occasionally required outside normal business hours, and time off may be discouraged during certain customer-support periods. As this is a public office, and due to conflict of interest concerns, all employees of the Tulsa County Assessor’s Office must place any real estate license in an INACTIVE status while employed here, or as soon as any current transactions are completed.

Requirements

Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to maintaining reliable geographic information.
Knowledge of GIS software (preferably ArcGIS) and mapping techniques, including basic drafting methods and map interpretation.
Ability to interpret legal descriptions and convert them into GIS drawings or maps.
Working knowledge of property records, legal descriptions, and cadastral mapping.
Basic understanding of AutoCAD software and its integration with GIS.
Ability to perform standard GIS queries and geoprocessing tasks (e.g., buffering, clipping, spatial joins, dissolves, and projections).
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS products and other web-based GIS applications, including GIS data entry, data management, map creation, and standard data queries.
Ability to prepare GIS data and mapping products in standard digital and printed formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, PDFs, etc.).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to work effectively with other departments, handle multiple requests, and prioritize tasks.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to effectively interpret written, verbal, and procedural instructions.
Ability to provide technical assistance regarding GIS applications and mapping resources while communicating clearly and professionally with staff, management, external agencies, and the public.
Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and operational documentation.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and calculate areas, percentages, and ratios using common fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations where standard solutions may not be available.
Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or coursework in GIS, Geography, Surveying, CAD, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Two years GIS or cadastral mapping experience preferred.
Previous experience working in a government or property management environment is a plus.
Experience with Enterprise Geodatabases (SQL Server) preferred
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise or versioned editing preferred
Experience with Python preferred
Certification in GIS (preferred but not required).
Certificate of Advanced Accreditation as provided for in Title 68 O.S. §2816

Responsibilities

Interpret legal descriptions to create accurate maps, calculate square footage, and digitize property boundaries.
Maintain parcel mapping by processing change orders, updating GIS records, verifying property information, and coordinating revisions with affected departments.
Provide technical assistance to staff in the use of GIS applications and mapping resources.
Respond to internal and external requests for GIS data and map generation, such as square footage, area queries, and zoning data.
Prepare and distribute GIS maps and data in support of office operations and authorized requests.
Produce maps, reports, and other geographic information products supporting assessment operations.
Identify mapping discrepancies and recommend improvements to mapping procedures.