Only applications submitted at https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/Jobs.aspx will be considered for this position. Applications via Indeed will not be considered. Must also be available for an in person interview.

Ellis County Engineering Department:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & 911 Addressing

109 S Jackson St, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

Job Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician ‐ 911 Addressing

Hours: Full‐time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $23.08 ‐ $28.84/hour; not approved for overtime pay; non‐exempt

Probationary Period: 6 months

Summary: Under general supervision of the GIS Manager the candidate will work to improve existing 911 GIS and tabular datasets, county GIS datasets, create/validate data in the field, handle internal and external data/map requests both collaboratively, as well as, individually.

Creates/inputs geographic data from a variety of sources and produces high quality outputs as needed. Strong customer service skills will be needed for interaction with the public, internal county departments, outside agencies and others in person, by telephone and via email. Other tasks as assigned by the GIS Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Use ArcGIS Pro editing tools to create, edit, query, and validate GIS data in a versioned multiuser SQL databases

911 Addressing Activities

• Public interaction for 911 Addressing and associated tasks
• Data creation, cleanup, research, field verification of GIS data (address points, roads, city limits, etc.)
• Attend annual Emergency Preparedness Fair assisting citizens with 911 address confirmation (usually a Saturday)

Accurately and consistently perform complex data entry following NCT911 and Ellis County GIS guidelines

Fulfill GIS Requests for Maps and/or Data for Internal and External Customers including other agencies and the general public

Conduct research primarily in the office, sometimes in the field and in creative but authoritative ways to resolve missing, inaccurate, and/or conflicting information while ensuring the accuracy of geographic data

Search and read maps, public records, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, as‐builts/construction plans, CAD files, and historical documents for GIS data validation, correction and creation

Performs other job‐related duties when assigned

May be assigned to support critical county priorities during unforeseen events, disasters or other emergencies

The Ideal Candidate will:

Be proficient with GIS concepts for data review, editing and analysis

Exhibit confident professional demeanor during regular and stressful situations while utilizing excellent Internal and External Customer Service Skills to maintain cooperative working relationships with officials, employees, other agencies and the general public

Have initiative, hit the ground running, work with a sense of urgency for all tasks, be highly adaptable to unexpected change

Exhibit self‐motivation, be detail oriented, hardworking, efficient, organized and capable of progressive responsibility

Be able to multi‐task, work under pressure, meet deadlines

Follow instructions precisely, Use critical thinking and problem‐solving skills

Communicate clearly verbally and in writing; have Legible Handwriting

Excel in a team environment but also be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Quickly learn new job‐related tasks, workflows, and software

Have interest in continued education and desire to stay up to date with GIS technology and trends

Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential

Software/Hardware/Technical Knowledge and Skills:

ArcGIS Pro 2.8 or newer, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.6 or newer

• Experience with ArcGIS editing tools, shapefiles, file geodatabases, editing in a versioned multi‐user database, and understand geodatabase topology
• Familiarity with querying SQL databases and validating data
• Comfortable importing and exporting various data types to and from the GIS environment
• Knowledge of Linear Referencing (LRS) highly beneficial
• Comfortable working with complex symbology and labeling (maplex)

911 Addressing knowledge, familiarity and/or willingness to learn a plus

• Knowledge of NENA 911 Addressing Guidelines or similar addressing concepts extremely helpful
• Familiarity with the NCT911 Region’s Addressing activities a plus

AutoCAD and/or knowledge of the use of AutoCAD files in ArcGIS Desktop

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)

Abode Acrobat or similar PDF Editing Software

Photoshop or Gimp knowledge helpful

Ability to:

• Update and install software onto a desktop computer
• Troubleshoot technical problems with GIS Software
• Use and troubleshoot technical issues with large format printer and scanner

Comfortable assisting non‐GIS persons with web maps and GIS Software

Education, Experience and Licenses:

Education from an accredited college or university:

• Associates Degree is GIS or Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field preferred
• GIS Certificate and/or 15 hours of GIS coursework

Experience: 1‐3 years of progressively responsible professional GIS experience preferred

Combination of education and experience may fulfill above requirements

Possess a current Class C Texas Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

Sit at a desk using a desktop computer for extended periods of time

Bend, lift (up to 50lbs), climb, walk indoors and outdoors in potentially rugged environments in all weather conditions

Drive a county vehicle for 911 address field verifications and GIS data field collection

Application Requirements:

1. Ellis County Employment Application (available at http://co.ellis.tx.us/164/Employment)

2. Resume

3. Portfolio: Provide up to 5 maps (PDF) that represent the candidate’s best work. Examples can be from GIS coursework or professional experience. Alternate examples may be presented if there is another format project the candidate would like to showcase.

4. Supplemental Information: If applying with less than 2 years Professional Experience, also include a detailed listing of all GIS Coursework including Course Name with brief description and dates taken. This may be supplemented with other relevant experience so include similar details of projects and/or volunteer experience that may have provided relevant GIS and/or 911 Addressing experience.

5. Submit all documents via email to HumanResources at co.ellis.tx.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waxahachie, TX 75165: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• To be considered for this position an application must be filled out with Ellis County Human Resources - https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/Jobs.aspx

Will you apply for this position with Ellis County Human Resources?

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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