GIS Specialist – Addressing Coordinator

Oneida County is accepting applications to fill a full-time GIS Specialist-Addressing Coordinator position with the Land Information Office.

Role:  This position coordinates, implements and updates the countywide addressing system for all properties located in Oneida County in accordance with County Code Chapter 16.  Duties include notifying and communicating with various private, local, state and federal entities, reviewing land divisions from Planning & Zoning, utilizing the ESRI ArcGIS Suite software systems, assist law enforcement requests for GIS assistance in emergency operations, and assisting the department with other duties as needed.

Education and Qualifications:  Qualified candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, dependable transportation, plus meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Surveying, Engineering, Real Estate or land records related field plus two years of work experience in geospatial field using the ESRI ArcGIS platform -or-
• Associates degree or equivalent in one of the above educational areas plus three years work experience in a geospatial field using ESRI ArcGIS platform -or-
• Five years current or recent work experience in land records, computer mapping, land title, surveying or geographic/land information systems using the ESRI ArcGIS platform.
• Knowledge and experience with ESRI software suite. ArcGIS Online experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience of cartographic design, map production, surveying, global positioning systems (GPS), spatial reference systems, map projections, Datum’s and Coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of the PLSS (public land survey system) land descriptions and mapping.
• Ability to interpret deeds, surveys, parcel maps, and related maps.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work effectively with teammates to meet deadlines and department goals.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly, retain technical information, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Strong customer relations and ability to effectively work with the public with technical information.

Work Hours and Schedule:  Position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Compensation:  The 2024 hourly wage is $24.33 to $26.41 based on previous education and experience, plus excellent fringe benefit package including affordable health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and PTO (Paid Time Off) with the ability to carryover unused hours into future calendar years.

How to Apply:  To review the full job description and to obtain the required Oneida County application, please visit https://www.oneidacountywi.gov under the Employment tab.  Completed application and any cover letter and resume should be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov.  Please call Jenni at 715-369-6153 with any questions on this position.

Deadline to apply is Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.