Under direct supervision, performs entry-level technical work by assisting the general public, and creating, updating, and maintaining geospatial datasets for the County including the County addressing database.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

A Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science or a closely related field. One (1) year of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver’s license is required.

OR

An Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Science or a closely related field. Three (3) years of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver’s license is required. 

OR

The equivalent of a high school diploma and five (5) years of direct work experience in a geospatial work environment. A valid driver’s license is required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science or closely related field and a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from an accredited college are preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and occasional driving. Work also requires concentration on detail and working with computer keyboards for extended periods of time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx