LTE GIS Mapping Technician

Dane County Land and Water Resources has a vacancy for a LTE GIS Mapping Technician.

Under the direction of the Department of Planning & Development, perform maintenance of the Dane County digital tax parcel GIS data layer; draft and compute operations involved in updating and maintaining the digital parcel GIS data layer, using ESRI’s ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro and related software modules including, but not limited to coordinate geometry.

Under the direction of the Land & Water Resources Department, review and map conservation practices and nutrient management plans, digitize, edit and collect data on park facilities, amenities, features and park users, and create graphic exhibits including brochures, signs and maps.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Duties are dependent upon work location)

Planning & Development: Update digital GIS maps by adding new parcels and subdivisions created by land divisions. Maintain the digital tax parcel database. Research and review legal recorded document with the Register of Deeds. Maintain other digital GIS data sets as needed.

Land & Water Resource Department: Utilize GIS and applicable software programs to digitally document and track agricultural conservation practices, nutrient management plans, park facilities, amenities, park users and other GIS data as needed. Track and evaluate practices and facilities in GIS databases and digitize information according to standard operating procedures. Enter practice and facility information and use scripts to transfer data into applicable data management systems. Develop protocols to track agricultural conservation, park facility and park user data. Perform GIS data collection and edits including data collection via GPS. Develop and maintain ArcGIS Collector projects. Track park user data and statistics. Create and update brochures, maps, park signs, documents and metadata. Provide general administrative support. Scan documents. Assist with web content edits and updates. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:  

Two (2) years of coursework, training or experience in Geographic Information Systems, geography, cartography, landscape architecture, surveying, civil engineering or related field. Experience with ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro is required. Experience with ArcCatalog and ArcGIS Online preferred.

Special Requirements/Licenses: 

Must have a valid driver’s license, and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical and Environmental Workplace Requirements:

Approximately 80% office, 20% field. Land & Water Resource Department requires the ability to work in the outdoors, including inclement weather and on rough terrain, and to operate equipment in the field.   Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles and techniques of coordinate system transformations and projections. Knowledge of digital data input methods including coordinate geometry, knowledge of topological data structures and relational database management systems. Familiarity with general principles of cartography and cadastral land records modernization. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to operate ESRI software and Microsoft Office suite products.

NOTE: Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.