Salary: $43,157.00 - $53,946.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 09/02/2024 - 1342
Division: FINANCE DIVISION
Department: Geospatial Technology
Opening Date: 09/02/2024
Closing Date: 9/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description

THIS POSTING IS FOR (2) VACANCIES.
Under direct supervision, performs entry-level technical work by assisting the general public, and creating, updating and maintaining geospatial datasets for the county including the County addressing database.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field that includes coursework in geographic information science and basic mapping principles, and one (1) year of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.
OR
An Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field that includes coursework in geographic information science and basic mapping principles, and three (3) years of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and five (5) years of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
A Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field and a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from an accredited college are preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and occasional driving. Work also requires concentration on detail and working with computer keyboards for extended periods of time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A :A Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field that includes coursework in geographic information science and basic mapping principles, and one (1) year of experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.ORQualification B:An Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field that includes coursework in geographic information science and basic mapping principles, and three (3) years of experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.ORQualification C:The equivalent of a high school diploma and five (5) years of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver's license is required.Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?

• Yes, I meet qualification A.
• Yes, I meet qualification B.
• Yes, I meet qualification C.
• I meet some of qualification A.
• I meet some of qualification B.
• I meet some of qualification C.
• No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in a geospatial work environment?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

05

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

06

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

07

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

08

Do you have direct work experience that required you to use GIS coursework in basic mapping principles?

• Yes
• No

09

If you indicated you have direct work experience that required you to use GIS coursework in basic mapping principles, give an example of the coursework you have completed in the box below.
10

Do you have direct work experience utilizing other software and peripherals used to create, manipulate, or map geospatial information?

• Yes
• No

11

If you indicated you have direct work experience utilizing other software and peripherals used to create, manipulate, or map geospatial information, list the computer software and peripherals that you are familiar with in the box below.
12

Do you have direct work experience that required you to use ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess a a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from an accredited college?**Preferred but not required

• Yes
• No

14

Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.

• Yes
• No

15

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

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The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

• Yes
• No

Required Question