GIS Technician

Incumbent serves as GIS Technician for the Morgan County Surveyor’s Office, responsible for maintaining subdivision boundaries and lots across plat books, records, and GIS computer system, assisting the public, and researching legal descriptions to resolve boundary questions.

DUTIES:

Maintains and updates subdivision boundaries drawn on plat books.

Assigns parcel numbers to all new lots within Morgan County.

Enters new recorded lots into GIS computer system and updates system changes.

Creates new and revises existing parcels by recorded plats, surveys, or deeds, investigating parcels in question, adjoining parcels, and editing as needed.

Researches chain of title in old transfer books, Recorder’s books, old plat maps, and other ledgers for missing information, including alley vacations, missed transfers, and dropped legal descriptions.

Calculates and submits annual reports verifying mileage of county roads, providing plat information and aerial photographs as required.

Sends information to Arc/GIS system to update parcels with accurate information.

Works with Assessor’s Office to identify parcels with structures crossing boundary lines and determine best course of action.

Assists Planning Office with adding and changing roads on GIS system.

Attends meetings, training, and conferences occasionally out of town and sometimes overnight.

Assists with answering phones and greeting office visitors

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or HSE. Associate’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

Proficiency in computer skills and basic knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) and CAD.

Practical knowledge of standard practices, policies, and legal requirements of department and State codes, with ability to assist co-workers and the public.

Thorough knowledge of mathematical formulas, legal descriptions, chain of title, and how to read surveys and subdivision plats.

Working knowledge of basic filing systems and ability to maintain accurate and complete department files and records.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to prepare documents and detailed reports as required.

Knowledge of surveying and mapping practices and techniques.

Ability to properly operate standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, computer, copier, calculator, scanner, microfilm reader, large document copier, and telephone.

Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers, other County Departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to State requirements.

Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, layouts, and maps.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods often amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to occasionally travel out of town for meetings and training sometimes overnight.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent independently interprets legal descriptions and plot plans to locate and draw subdivision boundaries in plat books and enter data into GIS. Work priorities and schedules are primarily determined by a supervisor. Assignments are guided by definite objectives using a variety of methods or procedures. Undetected errors in drawing property lines can result in litigation, loss of time to correct errors, or significant inconvenience to the public and other departments.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains communication with co-workers, other County Departments, and the public, for purposes of exchanging information and rendering service

Incumbent reports directly to the Surveyor.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, pushing/pulling/ lifting/carrying objects weighing under 50 pounds, bending/reaching/crouching/kneeling, keyboarding, close/far vision, color/depth perception, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds/communication.

Incumbent is occasionally required to work extended hours and travel out of town for meetings and training sometimes overnight.