What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician position at Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County?
JOB
REPORTS TO: GIS AnalystFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; This position requires successful completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 115SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to perform technical functions associated with the department's Geographic Information System (GIS) needs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to preparing maps and signs for zoning and variance requests; producing and updating GIS layers; performing research; performing computer maintenance functions; preparing correspondence, reports, and documentation; and performing additional tasks, as assigned.Job Related Requirements Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with occasional after hours meetings required. May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Associates degree in drafting, cartography, computer graphics, geography, landscape architecture, planning/land use, or related field required; one year of experience with GIS database design, implementation, and/or the production and maintenance of GIS data layers; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, plotter, scanner, copier, drafting equipment, audio/visual equipment, calculator, telephone, etc.. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, photos, ordinances, memos and maps, informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, charts, maps, tables, and spreadsheets using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, and technical or professional languages. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; interpret graphs.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, plotter, scanner, copier, drafting equipment, audio/visual equipment, calculator, telephone, etc.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using graphic arts and drafting equipment, computers and blue line machines. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment, computer supplies, drafting equipment, office supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency and deadlines.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
REPORTS TO: GIS AnalystFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; This position requires successful completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 115SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to perform technical functions associated with the department's Geographic Information System (GIS) needs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to preparing maps and signs for zoning and variance requests; producing and updating GIS layers; performing research; performing computer maintenance functions; preparing correspondence, reports, and documentation; and performing additional tasks, as assigned.Job Related Requirements Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with occasional after hours meetings required. May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Associates degree in drafting, cartography, computer graphics, geography, landscape architecture, planning/land use, or related field required; one year of experience with GIS database design, implementation, and/or the production and maintenance of GIS data layers; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, plotter, scanner, copier, drafting equipment, audio/visual equipment, calculator, telephone, etc.. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, photos, ordinances, memos and maps, informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, charts, maps, tables, and spreadsheets using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, and technical or professional languages. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; interpret graphs.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, plotter, scanner, copier, drafting equipment, audio/visual equipment, calculator, telephone, etc.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using graphic arts and drafting equipment, computers and blue line machines. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment, computer supplies, drafting equipment, office supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency and deadlines.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
