GIS Specialist
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Performs difficult skilled technical work in the preparation and maintenance of real property maps and records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the GIS Director.
Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -
Position Responsibilities
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Prepares, maintains, and analyzes digital map layers of GIS land base features such as street, buildings, hydrology, zoning, city limits and CAD (computer aided dispatch, and addressing).
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Researches and analyzes different types of GIS data.
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Creates and print maps for county offices and the general public and creates web mapping applications.
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Locates parcel(s) by tax map number; create maps relating to identified properties.
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Answers telephones and inquiries from the general public and other departments.
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Assigns street addresses to all residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties resulting from new construction, building and mobile home permitting processes, as needed.
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Checks permits for planning to review location accuracy.
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Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
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Performs related tasks as required.
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Qualifications
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Thorough knowledge and skill editing and maintaining geographic layers using ESRI's ArcGIS, ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, specialized software and other land information systems; thorough knowledge of manual and digital cartographic techniques and standards and traditional map production processes; thorough knowledge of State and local codes governing land development, transfer of real property and rights of ownership and utilization; ability to comprehend technical specifications for manual and computer-aided/automated cartographic products; ability to use a personal computer and standard office productivity software, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public; ability to effectively communicate ideas both orally and in writing.
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Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
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Bachelor's degree with coursework in geography, cartography, planning, computer science, or related field and considerable experience in geographic information systems design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Required to obtain certification as a North Carolina Property Mapper within two years of hire date.
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.
