Summary: Under general supervision, implements and maintains applications and services for the San Juan County Geographic Information System (GIS) division.

Essential Job Functions: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Build and maintain the GIS system for the County’s spatial data needs.
• Manage and conduct the GIS requests received from other County departments, businesses, and the
  public; develop maps that display the specific data requested by the customer.
• Work on tasks that are focused on achieving the long-term goals of the GIS program; implement new and updated information received from the field; test and install updates to the system software; research new software and hardware for use in planning; trains and instructs employees when needed.
• Develop new applications for the GIS system.
• Meet with a variety of departments and outside organizations to explain the GIS resources, to identify the particular needs and to recommend services available through GIS.
• Participate in local GIS user groups and meetings to promote communication and data distribution.
• Develop enterprise applications utilizing ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS technologies, as well as applications that apply to ArcGIS Desktop and Windows Mobile clients.
• Assist with the management of the Counties geospatial data repositories using ArcSDE and ArcGIS Image Server.
• Support other aspects of the web development process including:
• Design, code, test and manage of creative web interfaces, graphics and web site layouts.
• Web server administration and management
• Web site troubleshooting and customer service
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively and sees them through to completion.
• Manage and conduct the GIS requests received from other County departments, businesses and the public; help in the web map development framework by displaying the specific tools requested by the customer.
• Work on tasks that are focused on achieving the long-term goals of the GIS program by: implementing new technology; testing and installing updates to the system software; researching new
  software and hardware for use in planning and training and instructing employees when needed.
• Perform highly complex data processing tasks relating to the classification, exporting, and analysis of LiDAR data for county projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of computer applications, PC’s, lap-tops, servers, networking and data integration.
• Knowledge of G.P.S. software, hardware, standards and structure.
• Knowledge satellite imagery accuracy, technology, and applications.
• Knowledge in photogrammetry technology and applications.
• Knowledge of scanning and digital camera technology and applications.
• Knowledge of META data design, standards, and applications.
• Knowledge of project management, including budget preparation and needs assessment.
• Knowledge of VBA programming, HTML scripting, SQL and database design.
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer, standard business software and specialize GIS and GPS applications.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in working independently or as a team member.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
• Skill in working independently or as a team member.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in implementing policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree and two (2) years experience in a GIS related field.
• ESRI Software Training Certification.
• GPS Training Certification.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:
Equipment utilized includes computerized and conventional office equipment.