GIS Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist develops, maintains, and supports Eau Claire County’s GIS Program under the supervision of and in coordination with the GIS Administrator. The position assists with the design, architecture, and development of the County’s Enterprise GIS system; maintains tax parcel, Next Generation 911, and other foundational GIS data; implements and manages other GIS projects as required to meet County business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Incorporates comprehensive knowledge of geography, cartography, GIS principles, and standard best practices to maintain the county’s GIS Program including system design, development, implementation, maintenance, support, testing, and training for the Enterprise System.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in relevant database, programming, scripting, and software technologies; these include Microsoft SQL Server, Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Python, Arcade, and related GIS technologies.
• Creates, updates, and maintains spatial and attribute databases; develops links to associated county data for availability in the Eau Claire County GIS and Land Information System (LIS) environments, and on the internet using standardized procedures.
• Evaluates and establishes priorities and resources for systems modifications and data development requests.
• Ensures system integration with other county computer systems; collaborates with other departments providing GIS expertise.
• Adheres to standard record keeping guidelines for public access; maintains open records public access to GIS data, both online and through data distribution agreements, in cooperation with the Information Systems Department and external consultants; assists with the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the countywide plan for land records modernization.
• Analyzes GIS requirements; documents procedures and specifications conforming to established mapping standards (NENA, WI DOA Parcel Standards, etc).
• Performs data conversion and integration; interprets legal land descriptions, transfers descriptions, geographic data, and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data into cartographic representations.
• Prepares thematic and comprehensive maps for analysis, quality control, presentations, and distribution.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of user training on new system functionality or system upgrade changes.
• Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, recommends modifications, and resolves GIS technology and PC hardware and software issues.
• Assists with the research, evaluation, and deployment of Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software upgrades and latest information technologies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; provides technical assistance and guidance to other county departments to meet their GIS needs; collaborates with external vendors and county staff to define system requirements, resolve application issues, and implement technical solutions; assists the public in the search of geographic/land information.
• Updates and maintains the County’s online GIS website and Apps.
• Attends training, seminars, workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience with the Esri software platform including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and ArcGIS Online, versioned database editing, database replication, database design and development.
• Two (2) years experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps, Web AppBuilder, Experience Builder, and related technologies.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in GIS project management.
• Two (2) years of experience with one or more of the following: cadastral tax parcel mapping, NG911 Addressing data, or the PLSS.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or other database management system.
• Experience programming or scripting with Python or Arcade.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or related field. Or, GIS Certificate Program from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience with the Esri ArcGIS software suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), ArcGIS Online, Dashboards, Field Maps, Experience Builder, and related applications.