Vilas County
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Purpose of Position: The GIS Technician is responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, coordination, and support of the County’s Geographic/Land Information System (GIS/LIS) to advance the goals of the County’s land records modernization plan. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Land Records Committee.
Knowledge and Skills Required: Knowledge of GIS/LIS with emphasis on land records, data conversion, and supported databases. Knowledge and experience with AML, Macros, or other object-oriented programming skills. Knowledge of Windows NT/Windows2000 environment. Knowledge and ability to use computer hardware and software related to GIS/LIS including ARC/INFO, ARCView, AutoCAD, and Access. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, other departments, GIS users, and other support staff. Ability to analyze land information data and to advise others on the use of the County’s GIS. Familiarity with networking, software/hardware configurations, and cabling. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals, percents, use statistics, algebra, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry.
Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in GIS or geography, natural resources, land use planning, or related field incorporating GIS studies in their curriculum, or two (2) year associate degree with three years experience in the above areas, or seven (7) years direct work experience in GIS or related field.