Environmental Services GIS Technician Position Available In Hernando, Florida

Environmental Services GIS Technician Hernando County Property Appraiser 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601

General Description:

This position requires skills and knowledge of GIS, cartography, and databases. A Deputy in this position works with related software and programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. This Deputy, as a part of the Environmental Services GIS Business Unit, supports the County Environmental Services Department’s GIS function.

Essential Job Functions:

• Research and gather required information for inquiries from property owners, title companies, government agencies, and for the creation of new parcels and subdivisions by reviewing and interpreting deeds, surveys, and plats.
• Maintain and update GIS Service Request form database and Central GIS program procedures.
• Prepare metadata and other documentation and perform quality control procedures to ensure database integrity.
• Produce maps with aerial photos using various types of plotters, color printers, etc., and examine maps for quality.
• Conduct abstract searches and prepare proper legal descriptions of the various parcels involved using electronic data inquiry and retrieval systems.
• Calculate the size of parcels for entry into the computer system.
• Create, edit, and maintain various Environmental Services feature classes/layers in SDE Edit (Utility Easement, Mosquito Control, etc), including collecting (GPS), those asset edits in the field. Convert data from various sources into the ArcGIS Shapefile format.
• Work with the Addressing Office staff to maintain accuracy for 911 Emergency Services.

Critical Expertise to

Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in writing or orally in a friendly manner. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Deputies, County departments, governmental agencies, and businesses. Ability to interact in a team environment with co-workers with tact and diplomacy. Ability to analyze facts and exercise judgment, arriving at valid conclusions. Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and task-oriented. Ability to use software programs related to job functions accurately and efficiently. Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions. Knowledge of office procedures, correspondence, and standard business practices. Ability to endure repetitive work.

Essential Physical Skills:

Constantly operates a computer and other office machines such as a calculator, printer, facsimile machine, etc. Constantly be able to remain in a stationary position. Constantly uses speech, vision, and hearing skills to perform duties.

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment working closely with others. Occasional off-site training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$36,186.00 – $55,223.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person