Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the Minimum Requirements will not be considered for the position.

After the Application Review, qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, the written exam.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist is responsible for maintaining assessment and other records, providing information and assistance regarding assessment matters, and locating properties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Director of Fiscal Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Provides information and assistance regarding assessment matters, tax bill preparation, and locating properties.

Maintains assessment, occupation, and other files.

Maintains the GIS mapping workstation.

Works closely with school districts, tax collectors, the public, and other individuals/agencies.

Edits and maintains the tax parcel digital boundary lines. Trains and assists Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician 1 and 2 with mapping software, and standard office practices.

Performs tax parcel conversion.

Performs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis or digitizes data to create maps, reports, and building permit layers to support Property Assessment as requested for field inspection or special projects.

Researches and develops new ways to use technology to advance Property Assessment / Property Mapping relationship.

Maintains web pages for Property Assessment, Tax Claims, and Property Mapping.

Attends continuing education classes and seminars to maintain state CPE certification and stay current with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a Geography related field; AND

At least three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in Assessment/Appraisals and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); AND

Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a minimum of six (6) months; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to function independently, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with the public, co-workers, and other related professionals.

Knowledge of GIS software and database management.

Knowledge of practices and laws regarding property assessment, deeds, and survey plans.

Ability to research and approach problems in a logical manner.

Comprehensive knowledge of cartography regarding map creation, analysis, and interpretation.

Strong customer service skills.

Attentive to details.

Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and competing time demands.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: RU-25
UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL UNION

Updated May 2023