Friday, January 30, 2015

GIS position: Franklin County



Job listing can be found at: http://co.franklin.ia.us/pages/employment_gis

GIS Technician
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of a GIS Technician. This full-time position is located within the IT Department in the Courthouse in Hampton, Iowa. The successful candidate must be reliable, responsible, and be able to work independently with little or no supervision. The ability to effectively communicate and present information to county officials, employees, and the general public is vital.

Duties
This position will assist with the maintenance and growth of the county-wide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. Duties include, but are not limited to:
·         Maintaining existing GIS data projects
·         Providing GIS training and technical support
·         Assisting with maintenance of county website
·         Data analysis
·         Map design and creation
·         Working with county departments and public
A complete job description can be downloaded below.

Knowledge
·         GIS software, especially ArcGIS Desktop products
·         Excellent computer skills
·         Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Education/Experience
Applicants must have an Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or a related field, or a minimum of 2-3 years related on-the-job experience using GIS and mapping software and technology or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Salary/Benefits
The salary range for this position is $30,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience. Franklin County offers a complete benefits package, which includes insurance, vacation and sick leave. 

To Apply
Interested individuals should fill out the Franklin County Employment Application, which can be downloaded below. Please send a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to:
Franklin County IT Department
12 - 1st Ave NW
PO Box 26
Hampton, IA 50441
The application deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, February 20, 2015. Any questions can be directed to Gabe Johanns, IT Director, at 641-456-6044 or gjohanns@co.franklin.ia.us


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