GIS Specialist

The Bedford County Planning Department is currently seeking a GIS Specialist. This is a full-time position located at the Bedford, PA Courthouse. Remote work is not available for this position.

Some of the benefits include: Comprehensive Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Paid Time Off and Life Insurance.

Why work for Bedford County?

Bedford County offers a stable career with opportunities for advancement. We have a competitive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, vision, and dental, student loan reimbursement, paid time off and a retirement plan.

JOB SUMMARY

The Bedford County Planning Department is seeking an energetic, focused, and self-motivated individual to develop and maintain the geographic information system (GIS), analyze geographic data, perform GIS computerized mapping functions, and provide technical services and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

1. Update and maintain the data components of the GIS applying knowledge of spatial feature representation.

2. Design, develop and convert spatial databases, GIS coverages, GIS applications, cartographic products, standard procedures and documentation for data.

3. Review existing and incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality and documentation.

4. Meet with users to develop system or project requirements.

5. Oversee entry of data into database, including application, keyboard entry, manual digitizing, scanning and automatic conversion.

6. Coordinate the use of GIS data and software with other local, state and federal agencies.

7. Maximize public access to GIS data, including via the County's website.

8. Oversee the maintenance of the Bedford County Tax Parcel Fabric.

9. Develop tax parcel reports for the use of maintenance and corrections to be applied to the Tax Parcel Fabric.

10. Develop customized maps for use by County departments and the public.

11. Develop and create web mapping applications for public and County use.

12. Provide information and technical assistance and support to the public, County departments, and other agencies.

13. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's degree with a major in GIS/geospatial science or equivalent years of experience in a related field.

· Working knowledge of ESRI GIS, and Microsoft Office products.

· Evidence of progressive initiative and problem-solving skills via internships, previous work history, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mostly working in an office environment.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel if required.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Department Heads. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Bedford County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this position requires you to work on-site in Bedford, PA and that remote work is not available?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)
• ESRI GIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $-1