Land Information Mapping Technician

Job Summary:

Waukesha County is looking for a collaborative team-player to fill the position of Land Information Mapping Technician.  The Waukesha County Land Information Office is a 2018 Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award recipient.  Join a team of committed GIS professionals who are working to integrate and embed GIS into workflows for a variety of private business, government and not-for-profit customers.

Under supervision, to support the implementation, maintenance, and production of the digital map information of the County-wide, computerized, integrated land information system; and to perform other duties as required.

Duties:

• Supports and assists in the implementation and maintenance of a computerized, integrated, County-wide land information system.
• Converts existing paper maps or mylars into the Geographic Information System.
• Creates, maintains, and updates computerized land information related to planning and zoning including spatial data, and base map files.
• Performs quality control checks on various data sets to ensure conformity to existing County mapping standards.
• Imports data in various file formats from external sources; translates and integrates the data into the County Geographic Information System.
• Develops complex maps for display and analysis; and maintains and updates departmental maps including the County Development Plan.
• Provides technical support for Geographic Information System to users in other departments, government agencies and commercial entities by providing land information data, training, project design assistance, troubleshooting aide, and application design assistance as appropriate.
• Creates custom maps and maintains collection of digital and analog maps, aerial photographs and publications for reference and sale and assists the public in this purchase.
• Compiles and analyzes land information data, statistics, and trends to assist in the planning and zoning processes.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, reports and metadata related to mapping.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments, municipalities, government agencies, and commercial entities which utilize land information.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in geography, civil engineering, cadastral mapping, geographic information systems, land use planning, computer science or a closely related field.
• Considerable knowledge of spatial databases, land information computer programming, and computer graphics and mapping.
• Working knowledge of geographic information systems and their operation, uses, and requirements.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and land use planning, land surveying and the public land survey system.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of cartography and geography.
• Working knowledge of the government and commercial entities which utilize land information and their requirements and interrelationships.
• Ability to create, maintain, and update various maps and attribute data using geographic information systems equipment.
• Ability to perform technical research work and analyze data used in mapping projects.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; and make effective presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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