GIS Tech

Lyon County is seeking a GIS Tech

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance. Salary begins at $18.50 per hour, however, is dependent on experience.

The GIS Tech is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the GIS division working closely with the Lyon County Appraiser's Office and the Lyon County Planning & Zoning Department. This position would be responsible for maintaining and updating, both manually and digitally, all files and records relating to property ownership, overlays, GIS coverages and map work cards. Provide assistance to the County Appraiser and appraisal personnel in the daily performance of their duties as needed. Deliver mapping support and assistance for other county departments, legal agencies, and property owners. The position also assists the Planning/Zoning/Flood Plain Management Director in duties as needed.

A background in GIS is not required, but is preferred, along with the ability to read and interpret deeds and legal descriptions. A familiarity with maps and mapping systems such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ESRI products, and DASC is also preferred, but again not required. Familiarity with other data management tools such as SQL and Python (or other coding language) would be beneficial but not required.

Candidates are required to have a Valid Kansas Driver's License, High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, pre-employment work screen and pre-employment drug screen.

E.O.E. – LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. JOB SUMMARY

This non-exempt position is responsible for day-to-day maintenance, upkeep, and editing of the geo-informational systems of the GIS division of the Appraisers and Planning/Zoning/FPM (P/Z/FPM) office.

1. PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Assist in maintaining GIS Data (shapefiles, geodatabases, feature class ArcGIS Enterprises layers, etc) for Lyon County
2. Assist the Lyon County Appraiser and staff with GIS data integration with the County's CAMA system
3. Assist the County Departments and their staff with GIS data integration their systems and workflows
4. Map out legal descriptions from deeds and update ownership information in Appraiser's CAMA system
5. Review and update GIS zoning data layers for changes or corrections
6. Assist property owners by explaining their tract parcel description(s), how agricultural parcels are measured for valuation purposes, or how parcel sizes are determined for the valuation process.
7. Provide maps and data files to staff and others, as needed
8. Assist with migration and maintenance of certain GIS data to ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
9. Assist in administrating the County's Beacon web portal to include subscription management, parcel data, and geo-permitting responsibilities

1. J. Continue to gain knowledge of the proper application of the various job responsibilities

1. K. Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.

1. Being pleasant, respectful and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

1. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

1. Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.

1. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled

1. INTERMITTENT DUTIES

1. Perform other duties as needed or upon request of the department head or appropriate personnel

Assist the P/Z/FPM office with GeoPermits and workflows

Assist the P/Z/FPM office with clerical tasks

1. Make changes in agricultural use delineation and update soil types

Maintain Lyon County's portion of Next Generation 911 geodata according to state statutes and directives

1. Perform mapping tasks necessary to complete property splits, combinations, zoning changes, and other mapping changes.
2. Maintain and update map files on mobile field tablets
3. Technical witness for Lyon County Attorney's Department concerning drug cases which occurred within 1000 feet of a school
4. Maintain database files for office staff
5. Answer basic questions or give advice regarding Zoning and Floodplain questions from the public when the P/Z/FPM Director is not in the office

1. QUALIFICATIONS

1. A. Requires valid driver's license

1. B. EXPERIENCE: Background in GIS or mapping preferred but not required. Experience working with and reading deeds and legal descriptions is also preferred. This position requires a working knowledge of ESRI software products, including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

1. C. EDUCATION: High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. A college degree is preferred but not required.

1. D. KNOWLEDGE: Understand legal descriptions and GIS mapping systems. Capable of reading and interpreting maps. Understand shape files, map files, other data formats, and additional methods of digital data exchanges.

1. E. SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret deeds, maps, other legal documents (ordinances, road records, court records), and mass appraisal-generated reports

1. Ability to effectively communicate with property owners on both a verbal and written basis

1. Must have the ability to receive, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

1. Ability to problem solve and work through difficult situations, at times on your own, to find a resolution, including technical data setup and transfers

1. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

1. Ability to work with others as well as independently

1. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies through extensive continuing education.

1. H. SUPERVISORY: Not applicable

1. I. FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY ACCOUNTABILITY: Not Applicable.

1. J. INTERPERSONAL: Contact with the public, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, BOCC, Property Valuation Department, City Building Department, other County Departments, and other county appraisers/GIS offices as needed

1. K. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in an office setting

1. L. TELECOMMUTING: Ineligible per County Telecommuting Policy and Procedures
   1. i. Employees hired after August 2018: Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job-specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position. For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: OFFICE PERSONNEL: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements assuming the following scale:
      1. Physical Demands
2. Stand Frequently
3. Walk Frequently
4. Sit Constantly
5. Handling Frequently
6. Reach Outward Constantly
7. Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
8. Climb Occasionally
9. Crawl Occasionally
10. Squat or Kneel Occasionally
11. Bend Occasionally
    1. Lift/Carry
       1. 10 LBS or Less Constantly
       2. 11 to 20 LBS Occasionally
       3. 21 to 50 LBS Occasionally
       4. 51 to 100 LBS Not Applicable
       5. Over 100 LBS Not Applicable
    2. Push/Pull

1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Typically, the work is sedentary in a controlled office environment. The work occasionally requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reading, or lifting of moderately heavy items. Requires sufficient hearing level to communicate with people directly or by telephone effectively. Requires sufficient verbal acuity to read and write and operate office equipment. The ability to lift objects to shoulder height may be required to work overtime.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.