Job Description
Job DescriptionGIS Technician
SALARY: $5,285.00/per month with excellent benefits
CLOSING: Open Until Filled
DEPARTMENT: Assessment & Taxation & GIS
Description:
The GIS Technician assists the Umatilla County GIS department with the cadastral mapping program for the Assessment & Taxation Department using ESRI software. Assist in variety of data maintenance and quality control projects to support the GIS team. Processes deeds for assessment purposes using Assessment & Taxation software as necessary. Assists citizens and organizations with interpretation of Oregon Revised Statutes and Laws pertaining to subdivisions, partitions, replats and boundary line adjustments.
Requirements:
- • Proficiency with the Esri ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with web-mapping applications and creating public-facing dashboards or StoryMaps is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern cartographic standards, map composition, and data visualization techniques to produce clear and effective mapping products for public and internal use.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and translate legal property descriptions, including metes and bounds, and lot and block, into digital parcel data.
• Graduation from a minimum of a two-year college with major coursework in drafting, GIS, or closely related field; or a minimum of one (1) year relevant professional experience in drafting, GIS, or related field; or any satisfactory combination thereof.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test.
• High level of proficiency with standard office and productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace. Experience with digital scanning and document management.
• Foundational knowledge of property assessment and taxation principles is a significant asset.
• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service to a diverse range of individuals. This includes handling public inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email with professionalism, patience, and a commitment to resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical GIS data and mapping concepts to non-technical audiences, including the general public, landowners, and staff from other departments.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, other county departments, and the public, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, taking ownership of assigned tasks from start to finish.
• Possesses a proactive and intuitive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and schedule time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintenance of good daily attendance, including adherence to working hours is required.
Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/job. Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.
Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.
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