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Board of Elections GIS Specialist
$67k-84k (estimate)
Full Time
7 Days Ago
Wake County is Hiring a Board of Elections GIS Specialist Near Raleigh, NC
What You'll Be DoingAre you a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who has a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) background and a desire to be a part of the elections process? If the answer is YES, then keep reading because this just may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! The Wake County Board of Elections is currently seeking a GIS Specialist to join our elections team. The GIS Specialist plays a critical role in overseeing the maintenance of all address segments associated with Wake County voters and providing an advanced level of mapping knowledge to create GIS layer files to visually display data to support decision-making processes.
What will you do as a GIS Specialist?
Required The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 55,534 - 74,968
Market Range: 55,534.00 - 94,402.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/30/2024
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
What will you do as a GIS Specialist?
- Supervise one Senior Mapping Technician
- Maintain and update Wake County Board of Elections registered voter addresses
- Coordinate with the county and municipalities to acquire and update Corporate Limit Annexation boundaries following NC General Statutory regulations
- Utilize GIS software to create new map layer files containing all active jurisdictions for a particular election
- Publish layers to internal iMaps for staff use
- Work with teams to determine the need for digital data or maps
- Research, analyze and update Wake County voter addresses for statutorily required redistricting
- Create and present data driven solutions for managing voter population growth to our 5-member bipartisan board to aid in the splitting of precinct line boundaries
- Follow GIS and IT standards, policies and procedures in the management of the GIS platform
- Enhance personal proficiency and knowledge of GIS, county information systems and related technologies
- Stay current with GIS industry trends/expertise and explore ways to effectively apply knowledge, skills and abilities to the work of Wake County Board of Elections
- Perform technical and administrative procedures to ensure timely and accurate elections
- Provide customer service and communicate with the public in-person, over the phone and by email
Required The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Associate's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems or related field
- Two years of experience in geographic information systems
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Experience in use of modern Geographic Information Systems tools and concepts, data and applications
- Experience working at a County Board of Elections office
- A valid driver’s license
- Clear financial and criminal records check
- Ability to provide solutions to high-level problems
- Ability to convey verbal and written information to groups and individuals
- Ability to ensure policies and procedures are implemented and followed
- Ability to adapt to major changes in a work environment
- Ability to accurately complete and accomplish tasks
- Ability to be proactive and achieve goals beyond what is required
- Knowledge of GIS hardware/software applications
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 55,534 - 74,968
Market Range: 55,534.00 - 94,402.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/30/2024
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$67k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
WEBSITE
wakecounty.com
HEADQUARTERS
Raleigh, NC
SIZE
<25
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