Geographic Information Systems Specialist

The County of Siskiyou is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

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Under general direction, to perform a variety of difficult and complex technical work related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the development, revision and customization of maps on a computerized mapping system; to provide public assistance in explaining and interpreting maps and property descriptions; to prepare specialized reports for County and other governmental agencies showing relationships between departmental and other data bases;

and to do related work as required.

This is a specialized Geographic Information Systems Specialist classification. The incumbent has responsibility for the computerized mapping system and GIS. databases in various County departments. In addition, a variety of skilled drafting or mapping work is performed. This class is distinguished from the Cadastral Mapping class series by having day-to-day responsibility for a complex computerized mapping system and equipment and GIS.

databases.

A variety of County supervisory or management positions depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

Has day-to-day responsibility for the County's computerized mapping system and equipment; operates and maintains GIS. databases; creates, updates or customizes specialized departmental maps, using GIS. databases and related information; computes acreage and land descriptions to accurate scale in the revision, correction, and maintenance of official maps and plats; generates maps to meet the needs of the public and various County departments;

updates and maintains countywide parcel fabric; maintains County mapping systems, may perform skilled drafting work in preparing and maintaining maps, drawings, tracings, and title sheets; represent both department and County on related committees.

• Microsoft Windows, Windows Server and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Esri GIS products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE) and Esri mobile applications (Field Maps, Survey
  123 and Workforce).
• SQL databases including Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Python, SQL, Arcade and HTML programming languages.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the development and maintenance of maps, address systems, and street names.
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, and practices used in property descriptions, map development, and drafting.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Computer systems, software and peripherals used by various County departments to maintain accurate maps.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Use of GPS equipment, software, collection techniques, attribute tables and data management.

• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for the County's computerized mapping system.
• Skillfully use computerized mapping systems and GIS. databases.
• Coordinate map development and revisions with other County departments using GIS.
• Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to the development and maintenance of maps, address systems, and street names.
• Gather and organize data and information.
• Perform difficult drafting and mapping work with skill and accuracy.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining and interpreting maps and property descriptions and address and street naming regulations and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Develop specialized maps using GPS equipment, software and related data bases.

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

• An associate’s degree in GIS or related field of study, such as urban land use planning, cartography, or computer science.
• At least two years of experience in working with Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE), and Esri mobile applications (Field Maps, Survey
  123, Workforce).
• Advanced educational training in mathematical subjects such as geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and completion of pre-engineering courses is highly desirable.

Current valid driver's license.

Ability to walk, run, and maintain balance while stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling or twisting; climb ladders and work at various heights above the ground; sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to climb and hike for long distances; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds;…