What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data & GIS Technician position at Brazoria County, TX?
Salary : $23.52 - $28.08 Hourly
Location : 451 N Velasco Angleton, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00001612
Department : Engineer's Office
Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2024
Description
Under general supervision, maintain County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) databases, applications and programing for, including but not limited to, road, bridge, sign, easement, drainage, boundary, etc. Provides, using County GIS, maps, exhibits, and other visual aids for use by County Engineering staff, Elected Officials, other County departments, external Government entities, private consulting firms and the general public. Assist, as needed, the Road and Bridge department regarding maintained assets.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Maintains and edits County GIS database and maps
- Maintains and edits, using ArcGIS (and associated programs and applications), the County's Online GIS Map System
- Maintains municipal, political, and emergency service boundaries.
- Assists in the integration, ongoing development and maintenance of the County's Asset Maintenance and Management System (Cartegraph)
- Integrates with Emergency Management during and after a declared emergency with road closures, resource logistics and debris removal
- Assists Road & Bridge to continually update various maintained assets in the field and electronic inventory
- Performs research on easements, rights-of-way, and property ownership for County Staff and public using advanced GIS software
- Assists in record keeping of TCEQ and other regulatory agency documentation (i.e. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and Above Ground Fuel Storage Tanks)
- Assists in the acquisition of rights-of-way and easements for road improvements
- Assists in the abandonment of rights-of-way and easements as deemed prudent
- Maintains the department website
- Produces County-wide or property specific maps for purchase by the public and / or other entities; makes maps for County staff and / or elected officials
- Write court orders for items related to the above
- Attends and participates in public meetings, trainings, and conferences as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education , Experience and Training Guidelines :
Experience in :
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LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Valid Texas Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in both an office and outdoor work environment. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions in order to inspect projects, meet with residents, or investigate maintenance requests. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office setting but may be very loud in outdoor situations. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information
DISCLAIMER :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes :
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2 : 1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical / dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Salary : $24 - $28
