CARTOGRAPHER

CARTOGRAPHER

Salary: 113 - $ 37,678.00 minimum salary, or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method.

Purpose of Classification

Performs professional work in GIS support of assigned transportation programs or function. Duties include creating and maintaining county wide geographic information system. Positions in this class perform routine technical and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collects off-field data and updates maps for Cameron County Geographical Maps using GPS data collection equipment and Camera; creates new maps as needed for use by county employees and the public.

Researches and decides on what should appear on a map; designs, maintains and manipulates geographical information systems databases.

Collects and processes Global Positioning System (GPS) data for use in rectification of aerial photography and corrects errors of parcel maps.

Checks completed GIS data for graphic and non-graphic errors; updates GIS data from revised parcel maps.

Manages the preparation of customized printed maps and digital map data for emergency response agencies and other external map requests.

Develops work plans for systems enhancements, including equipment specifications, implementation and verification of system.

Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned GIS functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to department policies and activities. Explains policies and procedures.

Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Drafting, Cartography, Computer Graphics, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Planning/Land use or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of experience performing cartography and/or mapping support work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience with Esri GIS software preferred.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of medium weight (20-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.

Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER

Salary : $37,678 - $113,000