GIS TECHNICIAN (PERM/FT/BENEFITS) at Harford County MD in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Job Description:

Nature of Work
This position is within the asset management program for the Division of Water & Sewer. This is technical work involving the Geographic Information System (GIS). Employees in this class are responsible for providing digital and hard copy GIS data and custom map products; geographic database development and maintenance; respond to requests from other government agencies and citizens. The employee performs work under general supervision through conferences, reports, observations of results, and team assignments. Performance evaluation is based on the completeness and timeliness of work, the initiative displayed, and the soundness of judgment exercised during assignments of tasks.





Through the recruitment process, a determination will be made on which position will be offered to a candidate, based upon the candidate's skills and abilities as it relates to the minimum qualification requirements for each position listed above. Additionally, the salary offered will be commensurate with a candidate's qualifications in relation to the position being offered. The minimum qualification requirements for each role are detailed below.
Examples of Duties



(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)




GIS Technician I

• Designs and creates detailed and accurate cartographic products using the GIS system.
  
  


• Produces, maintains, and edits GIS data layers and databases.
  
  


• Maintains digital mapping associated with the department's functions.
  
  


• Work Includes planning, maintenance, and operations of enterprise asset management systems including upgrades of related applications, databases, and related software.

GIS Technician II

• Designs and creates detailed and accurate cartographic products using the GIS system.


• Produces, maintains, and edits GIS data layers and databases.


• Researches GIS access procedures and methodology.


• Maintains digital mapping associated with the department's functions.


• Participates in comprehensive zoning, master plan development activities, and all other essential departmental functions requiring GIS and digital mapping.


• Work Includes planning, maintenance, and operations of enterprise asset management systems including upgrades of related applications, databases, and related software.

Minimum Qualification Requirements



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of GIS, including data analysis, transfer, and formatting
  
  


• Knowledge of Harford County specific data layers, creation detail, ownership, and display
  
  


• Knowledge of database query procedures and ability to assess the accuracy of results
  
  


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs
  
  


• Knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design software
  
  


• Ability to manipulate spatial data, cartographic output and design, software commands, data editing, accuracy determination, digitizing, scanning, plotting, data acquisition, and general computer operation
  
  


• Ability to communicate professionally on all levels
  
  


• Cartographic skill and knowledge to include map design, the accuracy of presentation required map components and elements, layout, and media
  
  


• Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques and survey and research techniques
  
  


• Ability to apply research techniques to a variety of problems
  
  


• Ability to make interpretations of basic data
  
  


• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively on a team project
  
  


• Ability to express ideas, information, and analysis in a clear and concise manner
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively in both the oral and written form
  
  


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, and to interact effectively with groups
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Proof of college degree is required by the selected candidate.
Additional experience as stated above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis



GIS Technician I

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Planning related field, in Engineering, or a Computer Science related field to include course work in land use planning, geography, and GIS.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in land use planning, geography, engineering, environmental science, GIS, computer science, database analysis or database management systems AND one year experience in Geographic Information Systems including ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

OR

A.A. Degree in geography or engineering or environmental science AND four (4) years' experience in Geographic Information Systems including ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro



GIS Technician II

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Planning related field, in Engineering, or in a Computer Science related field to include course work in land use planning, geography, and/or GIS AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to include course work in land use planning, geography, engineering, database analysis, database management systems, and/or GIS AND four (4) years of experience



LICENSE:


Possession of a valid Class "D" or Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.


SAFETY:


Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.



COMPENSATION:

Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime


• Compensatory time


• Shift Differentials

BENEFITS



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Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation


• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children


• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement

FRINGE BENEFITS


(Effective July 1, 2023)




ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.




0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)


4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)


10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)


Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)




* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*




SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)




1 day is allowed after first month of employment


1 ¼ days per month accumulation




PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)




1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days


2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days


3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day


7/1 to 12/31 0 days


FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year




FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel




MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.




CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.




RETIREMENT -
COUNTY EMPLOYEES: State Pension System 7% employee contribution
LAW ENFORCEMENT (TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY DEPUTIES): LEOPS 7% Employee Contribution
CORRECTIONS: SOPP 9% Employee Contribution




COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:




HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)




DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan




VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus




FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.




PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.




LIFE INSURANCE -


Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE




SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)


Provided through MetLife.




LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.




DEFERRED COMPENSATION -


Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland


Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com


[Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500]




RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-


Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.


These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).




DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY

50% of accumulated sick leave

All accumulated annual leave

Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)

$50,000 life insurance

One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT


One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.




HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:




New Year's Day January 1st


Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January


President's Day 3rd Monday in February


Memorial Day last Monday in May


Juneteenth June 19th


Independence Day July 4th


Labor Day 1st Monday in September


Veteran's Day November 11th


Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November


Friday after Thanksgiving


Christmas Day December 25th




OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program


Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement


Uniforms and Safety Clothing


Tuition Assistance


Legal Plan



Agency Harford County

Address 220 South Main Street

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Phone 410-638-3201


Website http://www.harfordcountymd.gov Apply Now