Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/2373506/gis-technician

 

GIS Technician

Salary $48,366.55 - $71,665.05 Annually

Location Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)

Department Information Technology

Job Number 19IT855CAH45

Closing 3/27/2019 11:59 PM Central

 

Description

Hennepin County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is seeking a motivated GIS Technician to support countywide GIS data efforts and collaborative initiatives. This is a professional, entry-level position requiring the ability to learn, contribute, take direction, and work under the supervision of higher-level staff to meet the county's critical GIS data needs. 

Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Government Center building in downtown Minneapolis, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487.  Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

About the position:
This is a full-time, limited duration (temporary) position with benefits, lasting approximately one year. 

In this position, you will:

Support enterprise geospatial analysis and mapping projects, with focus on Health and Human Services business units.

Complete day-to-day mapping, analysis and data requests.

Perform enterprise data maintenance as needed.

Perform on-call end user technical support as needed.

Participate on collaborative project teams. 

Need to have:
One of the following:

Two-year college/vocational technical degree or higher in a technology field or approved information technology certificate.

Completion of five or more college/vocational technical technology courses.

Completion of an approved IT Hennepin County internship.

One year or more of technology experience.

Nice to have:

Professional/intern GIS experience. 

Experience working with ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software (10.x) and ArcGIS Online. 

Knowledge of spatial database design principles and geodatabase construction. 

Basic knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), structured query language (SQL), and Microsoft SQL Server. 

Ability to:

Present information within both educational and administrative environments and respond to questions from managers, staff, outside agencies, and the general public. 

Complete documentation procedures.

Work under limited supervision. 

Work in a team environment and communicate effectively with team members.

About the department: 
Technology is the foundation of our work – and the work of every county employee. The Information Technology department is here to help our employees work smarter, faster and better. They are made up of 6 divisions: business solutions, enterprise architecture, enterprise development, finance and support services, operations, and special projects.
 
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
 
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
 
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
 
Your future. Made here.
 
This position is internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist, Associate.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

Candidates must have a right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by an employer.

 

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
HR Service Center
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855