What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Systems Technician position at Harris County?
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The District’s core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District’s responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks, such as Greens Bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of GIS Systems Technician.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Systems Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining GIS data that is stored in the District's ArcGIS enterprise and Geocortex system, analyzing the data to support the District's internal activities and distributing data externally as needed.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Creates and maintains GIS data in the District’s GIS enterprise.
- Maintains metadata, data accuracy, and consistency across layers and services in the GIS enterprise and ArcGIS Portal.
- Prepares GIS data to fulfill GIS data requests made by consultants and the public.
- Provides troubleshooting and optimizes published services used in Geocortex and ArcGIS Portal web applications and maps.
- Creates, maintains, and supports Geocortex applications.
- Automates processes using Python, ArcPy, Modelbuilder, and the ArcGIS REST API.
- Maintains and enforces content governance and best practices.
- Analyzes GIS data.
- Additional Responsibilities and Support:
- Attend seminars, conference workshops and other training programs.
- Assist with division or District projects, as needed.
- Work hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience working with GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design (CAD)
- Experience with Esri’s GIS software including ArcGIS Pro, Phyton, ArcToolbox and/or ArcMap.
One year of experience may be allowed for each year of education in GIS related course work.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency with Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Good diagnostic and analytical skills.
- Can work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, Hours and Salary:
Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Geographic Information Services | 9900 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
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:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods.
- Occasional driving of vehicles with automatic or four-wheel drive controls.
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.
- Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
- May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, and flying/walking insects.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $31,200
