GIS Technician

Position Description

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician is responsible for performing routine specialized and detailed GIS mapping and analysis duties. The GIS Tech develops and maintains geographic data for transportation planning and civil engineering design projects using various ESRI technologies. The incumbent will assist with addressing specific problems to be solved, such as development of transportation planning and modeling, marketing and demographic mapping, or assessment of geologic and environmental factors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine GIS mapping and analysis duties including maintaining GIS data, preparing and producing maps, data entry, updates, maintenance, and data analysis. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of the GIS databases (metadata) for each data set.
• Generates GIS products including maps, geo-datasets, graphics, displays, tables, and reports; uses GIS software to enter, edit and update GIS data, including points, lines, polygons, and attribute data following standard procedures.
• Assists with preparing, updating, revising, designing, and maintenance of maps, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, codes, decisions and reports; supports the interpretation and digitization of remotely sensed data, aerial photography, and satellite imagery.
• Uses GIS software to geo-reference digital maps to align right-of-way (ROW) or engineering plan sheets with real ground locations based on applicable data.
• Operates GIS equipment, including large format printers, scanners, storage media, and viewing devices.
• Addresses specific problems to be solved, such as development of transportation planning and modeling, marketing and demographic mapping, or assessment of geologic and environmental factors.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years' related experience in geographic information systems or surveying.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands and can use a linear referencing system.
• Must be strong in using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online.
• Must have basic knowledge of Network Analyst Extension, Cogo tool & Georeference tool.
• Must be able to create and use tables and be able to join or relate them to other datasets.
• Knowledge using AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GIS principles and mapping software.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• The position is physically comfortable.
• The individual has discretion concerning sitting, standing etc. when operating in an office environment.
• Visits to property sites require good mobility in and around the site locations to include periods of prolonged standing and possible movement up and down stairs.
  
  

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type And Typical Hours Work

• This is a full time position.
• Days of work are Monday-Friday.
• Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.
  
  

Work Environment:

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Visits to property sites may expose individual to less than optimal outside weather and temperatures.

Reporting Relations

Reports To Position: GIS Supervisor

Supervises Positions: None

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.