GIS Data Analyst - Curry County, New Mexico

POSITION TITLE: GIS Data Analyst
DIVISION: County Assessor's Office
REPORTS TO: County Assessor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DATE JOB ANALYSIS REVIEWED: August 8, 2014
WAGE LEVEL: Min $13.827/hr. to Max $20.742/hr. DOE/DOQ

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision, oversees the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) from existing cadastral maps; develops and maintains parcel maps for tax records (including addressing in accordance with established practices of the county); interprets and verifies legal descriptions from recorded documents; processes new subdivisions; calculates acreage, updates ownership and verifies the chain of title.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from high school; plus, specialized training related to GIS systems, mapping and engineering practices or computer technologies;
AND
B. One (1) year of related experience;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Some knowledge of technical tools and equipment associated with drafting and cartography; mapping scales and their most appropriate use; survey practices and procedures; legal documents and terminology; computerized mapping software and methods (ESRI, AUTOCAD, Windows, etc.); various geographic databases, including State of New Mexico, USGS digital line graphics, surveying practices including GPS
point retrieval, State Plane Coordinate Systems (NAD 27 and NAD 83), GLO map interpretation and Area Reference Plan (ARP) interpretation; quality assurance and control methods; county geography.

3. Some Skill in the use of personal computers, GPS equipment, plotters, printers, scanners, projectors and related technical equipment.

4. Ability to deal with various levels of stress associated with the need for accuracy with legal and financial implications; perform complex computer mapping and mapping evaluation; read and understand legal documents; perform complex mathematical computations; operate calculators and standard office equipment; work independently; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

5. Ability to understand and communicate in English. Spanish or other language is desirable.

6. Valid New Mexico Driver's License. NO DWI convictions within the past three (3) years.

7. Ability to deal with the public, property owners, and co-workers on a one to one or group basis.

8. Ability to perform the essential duties listed below.

9. Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.

10. Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.

For the full application: http://www.currycounty.org/job-openings/