GIS Analyst - Addressing



GIS Analyst - Addressing

Salary

$1,598.48 Biweekly

Location

Georgetown: 301 S/E Inner Loop, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

12.00034

Department

Information Systems

Opening Date

04/17/2012

Closing Date

5/14/2012 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

  • Assists with assigning, maintaining, and editing address and geographic information systems (GIS) for unincorporated areas in Williamson County and several smaller cities.
  • Assists the public, other departments, officials with addressing and related GIS issues.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

  • Works with the public and developers on addressing issues.
  • Updates and maintains address information in Intrado 911 database.
  • Creates, edits, and maintains GIS data (address, street centerlines, response area boundaries & emergency service numbers).
  • Performs GIS analysis and creates new products per the requirements of County departments and external customers.
  • Works with Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), cities, and other jurisdictions to maintain GIS and 911 data.
  • Produce high-quality electronic and paper maps for customers.
  • Uses document management system to track and store plats and related information.
  • Approves addressed plats and street names as part of the County’s platting process.
  • Communicates extensively with other County departments on GIS projects.
  • Readily complies with departmental and countywide policies and procedures.
  • Performs related special projects as assigned.
  • The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
  • Requires reading, writing, math skills, research and analysis in the development of plans, procedures goals, etc.
  • Continual work at a computer keyboard.
  • Occasionally exerts up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned, smoke free office. 
  • Williamson County has adopted a Tobacco-Free Workplace policy. This policy prohibits smoking or use of any tobacco product on Williamson County premises. Williamson County and Cities Health District offers a smoking cessation program, free to all employees and spouses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree with course work in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or related field.
  • Additional years of experience may substitute for some education.  
  • One year of directly related experience utilizing GIS for analysis and mapping using ESRI software. 
  • Experience with spatial database concepts and techniques.
  • Experience with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, ESRI desktop software and relational database concepts and office equipment (printers, fax, and copiers). 
  • Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

  • Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, and periodic drug testing and criminal background investigations.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience with Intrado 9-1-1 Database.
  • Experience with addressing and platting.

IRREGULAR HOURS

  • Non-Essential Personnel for Emergency Situations; unless employees are designated by Department Heads or employees are in other offices that are open.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Reports directly to the GIS Addressing Director
  • Direct Reports- N/A
  • Number of Direct Reports- 0

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

  • Exempt (Salary)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 301 South/East Inner Loop, Suite 108, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

 

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, short term and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
 
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.  For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01
How many years of directly related experience do you have utilizing GIS for analysis and mapping using ESRI software?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1, less than 2 years
  • More than 2, less than 3 years
  • More than 3, less than 4 years
  • More than 4, less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years experience
02
Describe your experience using ESRI software.
03
Describe your experience with spatial database concepts and techniques.
04
Do you have experience with addressing and platting?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have experience with Intrado 911 Database?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Williamson County
Address
Human Resources
100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101
Georgetown, Texas, 78626
Phone
512-943-1533