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GIS/Survey Assistant

Lincoln County Land Information and Conservation Office

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Type: Full Time
Posted: 01/30/2006
Deadline to Apply: 02/17/2006

Full time position in the Lincoln County Land Information and Conservation Office. The primary function of the position is to provide field and office assistance to the County Surveyor and GIS Project Coordinator. Duties will include assisting the Surveyor with maitenance of the Public Land Survey System, providing field assistance for conventional and GPS surveying, and assisting with map preparation using survey and drafting software. Will assist the GIS Project Coordinator with parcel maitenance, ArcIMS website, teaching others GIS software applications, and editing procedures of spatial data. Will prepare maps using GIS software and assist in land records modernization activities.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s or Associate degree required in Surveying, GIS, Geography, Geology, Computer Science or relevant field.

*Must understand GIS theory and applications and have experiences with total stations, levels, data collectors, GPS equipment, ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS, ArcView, and ArcMap.

*Data and map presentation and cartographic skills required, as well as an understanding of database management practices.

*Experience and understanding of ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcGIS and other GIS related programming languages is beneficial.

*Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s license.

*Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, use hand tools, and be able to walk long distances while carrying equipment.