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Salary

$24.70 Hourly

Location

Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Department

GIS

Job Number

202300032

Closing

3/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Job Purpose

Performs responsible work in the GIS Department, specifically the collection, preparation, maintenance, and quality control of geographical data as it relates to Zoning and Addressing in GIS (Zoning, Future Land Use, Variances, Street Centerline, and Addressing Points) information for county and public use and most importantly its coordination with the Planning/Inspections and CCOM/E911 departments. Zoning maps are important geospatial data that assist the Planners and Planning Technician to keep track of zoning changes and ordinance changes. Addressing data is used by E911, Planning, other county departments, and the public. This position strives for universal coordination, communication, and data accuracy between the GIS, Planning, CCOM, and the countys permitting software. Communication and coordination must also occur with this position and the various municipalities that have the jurisdiction over and is the supplier of Zoning and Addressing data that is needed for Planning/Inspections, 911 dispatch, and other county business. Additional special GIS/GPS county-related projects are often assigned. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the GIS Director. ArcGIS Software, Trimble GPS Units/Software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and a county car are primary tools for the job.

Responsibilities

Assists in the creation, maintenance, and analysis of multiple GIS layers including GIS land base features such as zoning, future land use, variances, special use permits, conditional rezonings, streets, address points, and other development layers.
Follows quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data management tasks, such as data validation and correction, queries, and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
Reviews, updates and implements the GIS Long Range Plan adopted as part of the Land Use Plan.
Researches and analyzes information necessary to prepare specific documents, reports, plans, and maps as related to zoning.
Assists the Planning Technician with the enforcement of the Countys Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance including field inspections, working with property owners, sending out official letters
Assists Planners and Planning Technician by researching, interpreting, and analyzing zoning and ordinance mapping questions and issues.
Share zoning maps and rezoning amendments to the appropriate agencies and coordinate data exchanges with municipal departments and other parties as needed.
Assist the GIS Addressing Analyst with assigning street addresses to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties resulting from new construction, building, and mobile home permitting processes, as needed.
Develops effective working relationships with and represent the County to other city and state agencies related to current planning tasks, properly directing requests and working towards solutions.
Answers telephones and inquiries from the general public; needs to have the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and county departments; policies, and procedures; ability to solve problems within the scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the general public, ability to interpret and explain laws, policies, and procedures; and ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
Uses Trimble GPS equipment and software as it relates to address points and streets in the GIS system when necessary.
Uses ArcGIS program packages to develop, analyze, update, maintain and perform quality control measures for Alamance Countys Addressing Database (Streets and Address points).
Sits in on the Technical Review Committee to ensure compliance with the Countys Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance.
Verifies addresses for several agencies, governmental offices, emergency response agencies, and the public.
Compiles written reports, digital drawings, scans of plats, photos, and images as required.
Assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating special GIS projects or any other departmental duties that the GIS Administrator approves of.

Qualifications

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
Analytical Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records and complete reports.
Autonomy Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Deadline Focused – Ability to adhere to project schedules and deadlines.
Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Judgment Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
Multi-tasking Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and outside demands are frequent.
Nimble Learning Actively learning through experimentation when tracking new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Safety-Minded Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience: Bachelors degree or two-year degree with equivalent technical training in planning, geography, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience using GIS systems and relational database applications or applicable work in a related GIS environment.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with Intel based PCs, and ESRI software (ArcGIS), Microsoft Office software, and have a working understanding of spreadsheets and databases. Experience operating a GPS computer and receiver. Desired experience includes Windows, Permitting Systems, CAD related software, Trimble GPS equipment, and software. Experience with Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online is preferred.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk O
Sit F
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell N

Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less C
11-20 lbs. F
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. N

Push/Pull
10 lbs. or less C
11-25 lbs. F
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment setting.

Agency

Alamance County Government

Address

124 West Elm Street Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone

336-570-4039

Website

Home

Job Purpose

Performs responsible work in the GIS Department, specifically the collection, preparation, maintenance, and quality control of geographical data as it relates to Zoning and Addressing in GIS (Zoning, Future Land Use, Variances, Street Centerline, and Addressing Points) information for county and public use and most importantly its coordination with the Planning/Inspections and CCOM/E911 departments. Zoning maps are important geospatial data that assist the Planners and Planning Technician to keep track of zoning changes and ordinance changes. Addressing data is used by E911, Planning, other county departments, and the public. This position strives for universal coordination, communication, and data accuracy between the GIS, Planning, CCOM, and the countys permitting software. Communication and coordination must also occur with this position and the various municipalities that have the jurisdiction over and is the supplier of Zoning and Addressing data that is needed for Planning/Inspections, 911 dispatch, and other county business. Additional special GIS/GPS county-related projects are often assigned. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the GIS Director. ArcGIS Software, Trimble GPS Units/Software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and a county car are primary tools for the job.

Responsibilities

Assists in the creation, maintenance, and analysis of multiple GIS layers including GIS land base features such as zoning, future land use, variances, special use permits, conditional rezonings, streets, address points, and other development layers.
Follows quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data management tasks, such as data validation and correction, queries, and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
Reviews, updates and implements the GIS Long Range Plan adopted as part of the Land Use Plan.
Researches and analyzes information necessary to prepare specific documents, reports, plans, and maps as related to zoning.
Assists the Planning Technician with the enforcement of the Countys Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance including field inspections, working with property owners, sending out official letters
Assists Planners and Planning Technician by researching, interpreting, and analyzing zoning and ordinance mapping questions and issues.
Share zoning maps and rezoning amendments to the appropriate agencies and coordinate data exchanges with municipal departments and other parties as needed.
Assist the GIS Addressing Analyst with assigning street addresses to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties resulting from new construction, building, and mobile home permitting processes, as needed.
Develops effective working relationships with and represent the County to other city and state agencies related to current planning tasks, properly directing requests and working towards solutions.
Answers telephones and inquiries from the general public; needs to have the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and county departments; policies, and procedures; ability to solve problems within the scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the general public, ability to interpret and explain laws, policies, and procedures; and ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
Uses Trimble GPS equipment and software as it relates to address points and streets in the GIS system when necessary.
Uses ArcGIS program packages to develop, analyze, update, maintain and perform quality control measures for Alamance Countys Addressing Database (Streets and Address points).
Sits in on the Technical Review Committee to ensure compliance with the Countys Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance.
Verifies addresses for several agencies, governmental offices, emergency response agencies, and the public.
Compiles written reports, digital drawings, scans of plats, photos, and images as required.
Assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating special GIS projects or any other departmental duties that the GIS Administrator approves of.

Qualifications

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
Analytical Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records and complete reports.
Autonomy Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Deadline Focused – Ability to adhere to project schedules and deadlines.
Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Judgment Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
Multi-tasking Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and outside demands are frequent.
Nimble Learning Actively learning through experimentation when tracking new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Safety-Minded Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience: Bachelors degree or two-year degree with equivalent technical training in planning, geography, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience using GIS systems and relational database applications or applicable work in a related GIS environment.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with Intel based PCs, and ESRI software (ArcGIS), Microsoft Office software, and have a working understanding of spreadsheets and databases. Experience operating a GPS computer and receiver. Desired experience includes Windows, Permitting Systems, CAD related software, Trimble GPS equipment, and software. Experience with Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online is preferred.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk O
Sit F
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell N

Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less C
11-20 lbs. F
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. N

Push/Pull
10 lbs. or less C
11-25 lbs. F
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment setting.

Health Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period. Changes to elections can then be made during the annual open enrollment period, usually in the fall, or within 30 days of a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in child’s dependent status, death of a spouse or other dependent and other change in employment status). Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA. Dental Benefit – Alamance County offers one dental insurance plan for FT employees. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event. Dental Insurance – A dental insurance program is available to FT employees. The current program allows employees access to dental providers for a variety of dental services. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event. Vision Insurance – A voluntary vision program is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event. Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more. Death Benefit – Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees that are contributing Retirement System members. Once an employee has met at least one (1) year as a contributing member to the retirement system, the employee will have a benefit payable to their beneficiary of no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000 based on the employee’s salary. Benefit is payable if the employee is actively working and has not reached 70 years of age. Life Insurance Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents. Retirement Benefits – Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave the County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have at least five (5) years of service, you are considered 100% vested in NCLGERS. Alamance County will be contributing a percentage as required by NCLEGRS on your behalf as well. Time Off Accruals: Vacation Time All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment (exhausting their probationary period). Vacation time accrues based on the full-time hire date (most recent hire date is used in the case of rehires). Employees with a hire date before the 15th of the month will receive vacation credit for that month; otherwise, time will not be earned. Time will be contributed to the employee’s time off bank on the 15th of the month based on a monthly proration of the schedule below. Years of Service – Days of Vacation Annually 0-4 years of service 10 days equivalent to 80 hours 5-9 years of service 13 days equivalent to 104 hours 10-14 years of service 16 days equivalent to 128 hours 15-19 years of service 21 days equivalent to 168 hours 20 years or more 25 days equivalent to 200 hours Sick Time All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours to be used when they are away from work for instances related to their own illness or the illness of an immediate family member, death of an immediate family member or when they (or an immediate family member) need to attend a health-related appointment. All County employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year with an earnings of 8 hours per month if employed on or before the 15th of the month. County Observed Holidays Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule. Holidays will include the following and will be paid at 8 hours holiday pay. Exceptions have been made for certain departments given the nature of the services provided. Please check with your department head for supplemental information. Wellness Benefits & Programming: Employee Assistance Counseling Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Counseling Program (EACP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it’s free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EACP is completely confidential and participation isn’t recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone. Please see brochure available on the SharePoint for additional information about the EACP program. Alamance County Employee Health Clinic: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost. Services Available: Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc…) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate. Employee Fitness Center: Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 24/7/365. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

Agency

Alamance County Government

Address

124 West Elm Street Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone

336-570-4039

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