GIS Supervisor/Cartographer
SALARY: $6,575.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits
CLOSING: Open Until Filled- Reviewed Weekly
DEPARTMENT: Assessment and Taxation
Description:
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Supervisor / Cartographer will develop and manage GIS applications of the county's GIS program; coordinate GIS activities between various groups, agencies, departments, or individuals; represent the County functions at the local, regional, state and federal levels and other work as required. Perform complex technical work in the planning, creation, maintenance, and retrieval of data from the County's (GIS) and related software applications. Lead the design and development of GIS, GIS infrastructure, and GIS programs. Recommend and establish standards and procedures for GIS, map production, and data base or asset management programs. Write programs to interface third-party software and GIS or asset management systems. May independently perform preliminary analysis and design phases of a system development/revision project, conduct studies and recommend implementation of advanced procedural methods.
This position is responsible for the management of solving boundary and ownership problems, and adjusting cadastral maps and records as deemed necessary following review of various kinds of source documents. The position will act as a liaison with County departments utilizing GIS or requiring GIS services. Provides mapping services to the public, as requested.
Requirements:
-College degree from an accredited four-year college with major work in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field OR any combination education and experience related to advanced GIS concepts and automated mapping procedures including reading legal descriptions, reading survey maps, chain of title, or other relevant field as determined by the hiring authority may substitute for the degree.
-Use of Technology: Strong working knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to ERSI (ArcGIS), Python, NRCS soil mapping, Google Maps, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe. Including the knowledge of mobile application creation and use.
-Knowledge of cartographic principles developed by the State of Oregon.
-Ability to use GIS hardware and software, as well as database software, to input/output, manipulate, or edit spatial or tabular data.
-Ability to interpret maps and property legal descriptions.
-GIS Professional Certification (GISP) preferred.
-Valid driver's license required.
-Requires excellent customer service both internally and externally.
-Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with community agencies and others.
-Ability to speak and communicate both orally and in writing in both individual and group settings to professional organizations, public entities, governing bodies, senior management, employees, clients and the public.
-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
-Excellent problem-solving skills.
-Demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions problems quickly in high pressure situations with professionalism.
-Ability to interpret and evaluate facts in relation to laws, rules, regulations and policies.
-Research available grants, prepare grant documents for application and reporting.
-Ability to adapt to new technologies; troubleshoot problems including discrepancies in aerial mapping overlays between truth north and magnetic north; and utilize technology to increase productivity and keep technical skills up to date as necessary for continued growth and success of the department.
-Must be a respectful member of the County team, which includes communicating and working effectively and appropriately with a variety of individuals or groups.
-Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
-Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize workload and problem solve to meet deadlines.
-Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
-Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
-Ability to understand technical manuals and follow established procedures.
-Speak, read write Spanish, preferred.
-Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
-Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 78,900.00 Per Year
