GIS Support Specialist

Assists Professional Engineers with all aspects of design, field review, drafting, and production of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. Implements, maintains, and updates Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) files. Creates graphic displays for public meetings; designs/prepares drawings and engineering/right-of-way maps. Maps municipal roads for State Gas Tax distribution; continuously updates/implements CADD system upgrades to in-house software; administers CADD system plotters and printer functionality. Participates in the transfer of existing manually-maintained paper maps into GIS/CADD system; performs mathematical calculations; assembles ongoing mapping processes. Work may include: Preparation of GIS strategic plans; determining GIS needs for divisions within a department; coordinating GIS activities with Countywide GIS. Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for GIS contract work; provides support for all GIS projects within the Department and coordinates construction or renovation projects throughout the County requiring the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) Network Services support. Work is performed with independent judgment under general supervision and is reviewed for accuracy, technical knowledge demonstrated, and achievement of desired results in completing GIS applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in GIS, Geography, Surveying/Mapping, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience in GIS software applications,

OR

• An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of three (3) years of experience in GIS software applications,

OR

• An Associate's Degree in GIS, Geography, Surveying/Mapping, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience in GIS software applications,

OR

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of five (5) years of experience in GIS software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with surveying and technical drawing (must specify on application),
• Two (2) years of experience in GIS and database software (must specify on application), and
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, Math, or Art.

NOTE: It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 6/24/26 - 7/22/26.