GIS Coordinator

Midland County - GIS Coordinator

SUMMARY

Under direction of the Director of Road and Bridge: plan, organize, coordinate, manage, review, and evaluate Midland County GIS platforms and associated programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee implementation of Esri Account based Midland County GIS platform.
• Maintain Esri Account based Midland County GIS platform.
• Implement County and ETJ plats into the system.
• Implement Utilities into the system, both public and private.
• Support users of the system: Permitting, Road and Bridge, Capital Projects and Public Works.
• Provides consultation and assistance to department staff and elected officials.
• Oversee interface with project management and asset management software and applications. Manage the software account.
• Assist in the evolution of the system to a fully integrated platform customizable by the County.
• Keeps superiors informed of activities and unusual problems.
• Develop and implements systems to monitor the quality and outcome of services.
• Maintains positive professional relations with State and Local agencies.
• Assures that records systems are accurately maintained in GIS or other tools.
• Prepares written and oral reports, and monitors and oversees the preparation of complex reports and records.
• Will input, access and analyze data using a computer.
• Attends meetings and conferences - potentially out of Midland County.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed with recognition that department expansion may increase duties in the future.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This is a non-supervisory position.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Certification GIS and Geospatial Sciences; or in Engineering, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Public Administration, or other related field; or 5 years of increasingly responsible job-related experience and on-the-job training. A working knowledge of supplementary software and applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective verbal and written communication skills; computer skills; good math calculation skills; interpersonal skills including ability to interact and cooperate with co-workers; problem solving skills. Ability to read and interpret regulatory and engineering documents, as well as contractual documents.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Employment is contingent upon successfully meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include:
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Verification of employment eligibility as required by federal law.
• Verification of education, certifications, licenses, and employment history.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, if required for the position.
• Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license if travel is required for the position.
• Acceptable driving record if operating a county vehicle or driving on county business is an essential function of the position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid Texas driver's license, provide proof of insurance, and have adequate transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clerical related functions are performed in a climate-controlled office environment; While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend or stoop.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Position will report to field projects, resulting in exposure to heat, cold, wet, dry and dusty conditions (among other weather conditions). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.