This posting will be used to fill a full time, permanent GIS Technician I position in the Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning, Planning Division, Research and GIS Section.

This position performs entry-level technical work involving the development and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) utilizing computer equipment and software, operation of the existing GIS platforms, and developing GIS for the County. This is a hybrid position based at the Heritage Office Complex in Annapolis, MD.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Under direction of the GIS Program Manager for the Research and GIS Section, the GIS Technician I performs professional, entry-level Geographic Information System work in developing and maintaining GIS databases and applications. An employee in this class is responsible for digitizing from reference materials, database attribution, analysis of the spatial data, and product generation. The work involves: updating and maintaining countywide datasets along with assisting in the development of procedures for maintaining GIS databases; developing static and web-based map products; and developing, testing, and prototyping GIS applications. An employee in this class may serve as an individual contributor with day-to-day responsibility for administration of one or more GIS datasets including easements, development activity, parcels, and/or zoning. An employee in this class may use either CAD software or GIS software or both to review development submittals. An employee in this class determines information needed and methods to be used, and applies a variety of techniques to complete assignments.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro GIS software

Knowledge of ArcGIS Online (Experience Builder, Dashboards, Instant Apps)

Knowledge of cartographic design and custom map development

Experience developing and maintaining spatial data and associated metadata.

Experience editing in a versioned editing environment

Knowledge of developing and documenting workflows and standard operating procedures for repetitive tasks.

General knowledge of spreadsheets, word-processing and database software in the Microsoft and Google environments.

The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches.

The ability to communicate directly with internal and external customers regarding contract deliverables and performance.

Graduation from high school, supplemented by college-level courses in geography, cartography, planning, engineering, computer science, or related disciplines; experience in GIS application software, automated drafting techniques, equipment plotting, digitizing, and data input; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience:

1.) One (1) or more years experience working with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS

Online software.

2.) One (1) or more years experience editing in a versioned editing

environment (either branch or traditional).