GIS Technician III

Organization: Clark County, Washington
Title: GIS Technician III
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posted:
Final date to receive applications:

The Clark County Geographic Information Services (GIS) division has a current opening for a GIS Technician III.

The GIS Technician III is primarily responsible for the production and maintenance of Clark County’s GIS data, custom map products, and responding to internal and external customer inquiries for GIS products, services, or technical support. Technical proficiency, creativity, productivity, proficiency with GIS data editing and presentation, a drive to innovate and improve data workflows, a solid foundation in GIS principles and practices, and strong collaboration and task management skills are key traits for success in this role.

This position reports directly to a GIS Coordinator and will serve on several inter-departmental project teams. The GIS Technician III will work alongside other GIS staff to plan and carry out work independently. Everyone is expected to work together to successfully complete tasks in accordance with deadlines, instructions, policies, and established best practices.

Our department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

This is a full-time, represented position and requires membership in Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO). Initiation fee and membership dues will be deducted from employee pay.

This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Tasks related to the production and maintenance of GIS data within Clark County's enterprise GIS.
• Production and maintenance of custom GIS-based map and data products, reports, and web mapping applications using Esri GIS software.
• Production and maintenance of Python and Arcade scripts that automate data maintenance, data product creation, map production, data visualization, and spatial analysis.
• Responding to internal and external customer inquiries for GIS products, services, or technical support.

Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting County staff and the public with requests for GIS data and map products.
• Importing GIS data from authoritative sources, digitizing map-related information, and interpreting detailed plans to update, maintain, and verify the accuracy of County’s GIS data and map products.
• Developing and maintaining metadata, documentation, and user guides for GIS data and applications.
• Performing spatial analysis and data manipulation to generate informative visualizations, maps, web apps, and reports.
• Troubleshooting and resolving GIS-related problems and customer requests.
• Training County staff on how to use Esri GIS software and Clark County GIS solutions.
• Collaborating with GIS staff on project work as needed.
• Assisting with the installation and testing of enterprise GIS-related software.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in GIS, geography, planning, computer science, landscape architecture, engineering, surveying or related disciplines.
• Two years of experience in the application of Esri GIS software.
• One year of experience in developing and maintaining Python and Arcade scripts that automate GIS data editing, data analysis, and/or map production.

College degrees must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of…