Douglas County, KS, Information Technology department is hiring for the position of GIS Analyst to begin work in August 2023.

In the GIS analyst role, you will collaborate with other members of the GIS team on the scope and schedule of projects. The GIS analyst is expected to maintain extensive knowledge of local government GIS and successfully analyze data and present data visualizations. This position requires basic knowledge of all Douglas County departments and functions. Success in this role will be demonstrated by meeting objectives and providing expertise and support while utilizing Douglas County’s GIS capabilities. Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Performs geographic analysis of spatial data, reveals patterns, designs and presents findings.
• Utilizes established techniques to locate, maintain, manipulate, extract, and analyze geographic data.
• Evaluates database accuracy through verification procedures to ensure compliance with database and cartographic standards.
• Responds to requests for maps, information, records from all county departments, and outside agency or the general public.
• Contributes as part of a team to complete short-term projects and long-term projects.
• Performs a variety of surveying mapping duties including calculating complex survey data such as metes and bounds of land transfers, road rights of way, and annexations; reviews and verifies calculations for accuracy.
• Maintains County addressing for 911 dispatch.
• Assist with data collection.
• Assists with training of any county staff in job-specific GIS techniques.
• Documents GIS workflows

Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Driver’s License; Background Check.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or equivalent; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Online application & resumé accepted only at http://dgcoks.org/jobs

Position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration given to applications received by May 31, 2023.

Salary range is $24.18 - $35.68 per hour, depending on qualifications, with excellent benefits, including:

o Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date;

o Health/Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance with various dependent coverage levels available;

o Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits;

o Paid time off: new employees immediately begin accruing 4.5 hours of vacation leave and 4.75 hours of sick leave every pay period (two weeks). Employees earn 14 vacation days, 15 sick days, 1 personal day, and 9 paid holidays each year;

o Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available.

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.18 - $35.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lawrence, KS 66044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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