What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician Intern position at La Plata County, CO?
Salary : $30,638.40 Annually
Location : La Plata County, CO
Job Type : Intern
Job Number : 01082025
Department : Information Technology
Division : GIS
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Provides technical land-related information to the public; provides County staff with answers to technical land-related questions; performs data creation and data editing for County GIS projects.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.
Interacts with surveyors, appraisers, attorneys, real estate personnel, right of way agents, oil and gas companies personnel, title companies personnel, and others regarding tax maps, legal descriptions, title searches, easements, survey plats, parcel ownership, etc.
Interacts with County Assessor's staff, Planning Department staff, Treasurer's staff, Clerk's staff, Building Department staff, Road and Bridge Department staff, County administration staff and others regarding tax maps, legal descriptions, title searches, easements, survey plats, parcel ownership, etc.
Uses GIS applications to make custom maps for County staff in support of County projects.
Creates GIS data by digitizing or scanning; edits and creates GIS data by keyboard entry; checks newly plotted maps for accuracy and consistency.
Interacts with GIS Manager with regard to GIS applications and products.
Notifies Planning Department of potential illegal land subdivisions and boundary adjustments.
Checks own work for accuracy and completeness.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED :
Computer
Printer
Digitizer
Plotter
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience :
One year certificate from college or technical school; and,
Two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications :
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Computer applications related to the work.
Arc / Info or ArcView software desired.
Mapping conventions, principles and legal descriptions.
Deed language and conventions.
Surveying principles.
Skill in :
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Using mathematics.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Mental and Physical Abilities :
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear, and lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include : special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to :
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel : (970)382-6361
Fax : (970)375-7985
Email :
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability.
For a complete description of our benefits, please visit
Salary : $30,638
