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GIS Analyst

Lincoln County

Canton, SD

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description

The GIS Analyst will maintain the county GIS data and online applications as well as assist other departments and agencies with projects involving the GIS system by providing custom GIS work, data, maps, and applications. Typical duties include creation of custom GIS data, maps, applications, technical support, and evaluation of current technology.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain parcels, road centerline, addresses, 911, highway, voter, planning and assessor data.
  • Implement appropriate practices to ensure accuracy and quality of information within the system.
  • Update, edit, modify, and create vector, raster and database resources as needed to accomplish administrative and informational goals.
  • Provide regular updates to 911 Dispatch for Lincoln and Turner County.
  • Design maps and applications for in-house and public use.
  • Create administrative mapping for county offices. Develop project data.
  • Implement current practices and innovations in the GIS field.
  • Train GIS users on updates. Assist with GIS education outreach activities.
  • Provide official election maps and lists for the Auditor’s office
  • Collaborate on GIS related ordinance amendments.
  • Assist public in use of web map applications.
  • Interpret and provide GIS data for public and agencies.
  • Answer inquiries and provide public with requested information via phone, e-mail, mail, fax, or in person.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in GIS, geography, engineering, or a related field plus one year of experience in GIS system software. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three plus years of GIS experience preferred. Experience in ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise preferred.

Lincoln County
104 N Main Street
Canton, SD 57103

 

Competitive healthcare through HealthPartners
Retirement
Paid Leave
Sick Pay
Holiday Pay