GIS Technician

Pottawatomie County•Westmoreland, KS

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Director of Geographic Information Systems, the GIS Technician is a non-exempt position under FLSA. The primary goal of this position is to assist in the creation and timely updating of the counties’ Geographic Information System. The position is responsible for the current upkeep of the GIS coverages and ownership tracking in the county.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Training using GIS software (ESRI software preferred) is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills.
One to two years of similar or related experience is preferred.
Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year of employment.
Employee shall have the mathematical skills and the technical skills to operate computer systems and software such as MS Office, Arc/GIS, ORION, and KOMTEK.
Employee must have the ability to read maps, read and interpret legal descriptions, read and interpret legal documents (ordinances, surveys, road records, court records).
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chain of title relating to ownership of real property is desired.

Responsibilities

Operates GIS computer equipment to view, plot maps, and edit coverages
Responsible for the timely update of property ownership in the county
Edits and updates existing GIS coverages
Responsible for assisting other county offices & the general public with property ownership inquiries
Creates hardcopy maps for Pottawatomie County Departments and the public
Performs data conversion of county maps or other resources of data
Responsible for supplying parcel ownership information to the other county offices
Responsible for answering the telephone and assisting if possible
Greeting and assisting the walk-in general public
Researches title chains, ownership, easements as needed
Performs mailing of requested documents to the general public or other entities
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Ensures positive public relations with the public and other county employees
Assumes the duties of Office Manager in the absence of the Director of Geographic Information Systems
Performs bookkeeping duties for the GIS Office
Executes typing of the GIS Office documents and correspondences
Custodian of the GIS Office schedule
Performs filing and other miscellaneous office duties
Assists other departments with the use of ArcGIS software
Attends meetings for the Director of Geographic Information Systems