About the Role
Job Description
Creates zoning, historic, annexation, and other maps using data and geographic information. Generates addressing plats and updates street name list and range maps.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Generates addressing plats utilizing Geographic Information Systems and drawing tools.
Updates street name list by comparing the new subdivision plats versus the GIS data and existing plats.
Performs technical duties in the maintenance, development, and operation of the geographic information systems.
Creates, maintains, and edits departmental shape files and layers.
Prepares a variety of analysis of electronic information, including the preparation of multi-layered and linked maps and tabular data; prepares graphic materials and assists staff in interpreting the results.
Ensures the quality and accuracy of a variety of geographic information system data, including researching and revising maps and data from other data sources.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of drawing programs and different tools to generate and edit address plats
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
Knowledge of City boundaries
Knowledge of basic database management principles and techniques
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in organization and time management
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to read and understand plats
Ability to generate and digitalize geospatial data
Ability to read survey information
Ability to process and analyze complex data sets and information
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
Warehouse environment
Seldom
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
Sometimes
Vehicles
Frequently
Office or similar indoor environment
Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
Individuals who are hostile or irate
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Moving mechanical parts
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Other: (Specify:\\\\\_)
Seldom
Individuals who are hostile or irate
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Travel
Position will require the employee to travel
Never
International travel
Seldom:
Regional travel
National travel
Sometimes:
Local travel
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited\ college or university in Geography or Information Systems
At least one (1) year of experience in geographic information systems
\*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Foreign Education:
Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.
Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.