GIS Technician II at Kings County – Hanford, California

GIS Technician II - This is the journey-level classification in the GIS Technician classification series. Incumbents perform a variety of the more complex duties related to electronic mapping systems and drafting work and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in the GIS Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the next lower level, after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Maintains spatial database systems; analyzes system malfunctions and implements solutions.
• Develops digital thematic maps using records of survey, Assessor's parcel maps, deeds, and other hard copy or digital maps or pertinent data sources.
• Integrates electronic map data imported from outside sources with in-house data.
• Researches, organizes, and interprets title and other recorded documents and related information to modify maps and reconcile differences between maps, deeds, and surveys; ascertains proper property ownership based on available recorded information.
• Identifies property location, area and ownership described in legal documents using all accepted forms of property descriptions.
• Prepares custom reports, diagrams, signs, and other graphics at the request of County departments or customers upon request.
• Maintains metadata and genealogy on graphic data utilized in GIS; maintains records of survey and parcel map indexes, map books, and files of Assessor's maps and related records.
• Provides technical assistance to system users or other staff in the development and implementation of new or automated operations.
• Reviews procedures for creating, maintaining and distributing map data and makes recommendations for modification when necessary.
• Evaluate the availability and quality of map source data.
• Write import/export, quality control, and edit programs to convert AutoCAD or other format electronic maps into GIS format.
• Develops, modifies, and maintains automated systems and geo-referenced databases from a variety of sources; creates and updates custom programs and scripts for department needs.
• Maintains and operates equipment such as plotter, digitizer, and scanners.
• Provides training to experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:

• GIS Technician II – Two (2) years of experience working with GIS software and associated computer hardware, preferably including project design, coordination, and operation; OR one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of GIS Technician I.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: The top 40 written test scoring applicants with passing scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination interview process.