Job Opening: GIS Technician; Rockland County
/Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced GIS (Geographic Information System) unit. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level GIS administrator and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to others.
Candidates must possess good knowledge of the general principles, practices and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as applicable to County, municipal and regional government; good knowledge of software (ArcGIS); good knowledge land and other spatial data, aerial photography, remote sensing, GPS, desktop mapping, publishing, web and database applications; good knowledge of GIS fundamentals, including geocoding, address matching, topology, interpolation of linear and non-linear data and relational databases; working knowledge of GIS programming languages; ability to gather, develop, maintain and analyze vector and raster data as well as non-spatial data; ability to analyze departmental needs and to customize computer mapping and graphics applications; ability to understand and interpret complex written materials; ability to prepare reports, including those related to GIS; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website:
https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/personnel/job-opportunities/-npage-2
Full details can also be viewed here.
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