GIS Analysis, Mapping, and Web Services Technician
Harris County, Houston, TX, United States
Position Description
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District
GIS Data Creation & Analysis
Creates physical and/or digital maps with geographic and spatial data for the District using geographic information systems (GIS) software.
Performs GIS spatial analyses and reporting.
GIS Data Management
Maintains and updates the District's GIS databases.
GIS Exhibit Production
Prints, laminates, and/or mounts on boards GIS exhibits as requested by District staff.
GIS User Support
Provides support to the District's staff, including locating GIS data and using the GIS software.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties
Attend departmental meetings and meetings with vendors, as needed.
Assist with department projects, as needed.
Work hours may be outside normal business hours.
Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
Special Services and Accommodations
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Security Screening
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Two (2) years of experience using GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design
One year of experience may be allowed for each year of education in GIS related course work.
Licensure
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, while effectively prioritizing and scheduling multiple tasks and initiatives.
Requires good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems.
Proficiency with Esri’s GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap and ArcToolbox.
Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
Position Type and Salary
Regular | Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location
Geographic Information Services - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure
Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Frequent sitting for extended periods of time, occasionally ascending and descending stairs.
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites, driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Approximately 90% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.
Approximately 10% of duties are performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, other micro-organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Other Employment Conditions
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District
GIS Data Creation & Analysis
Creates physical and/or digital maps with geographic and spatial data for the District using geographic information systems (GIS) software.
Performs GIS spatial analyses and reporting.
GIS Data Management
Maintains and updates the District's GIS databases.
GIS Exhibit Production
Prints, laminates, and/or mounts on boards GIS exhibits as requested by District staff.
GIS User Support
Provides support to the District's staff, including locating GIS data and using the GIS software.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties
Attend departmental meetings and meetings with vendors, as needed.
Assist with department projects, as needed.
Work hours may be outside normal business hours.
Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
Special Services and Accommodations
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Security Screening
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Two (2) years of experience using GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design
One year of experience may be allowed for each year of education in GIS related course work.
Licensure
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, while effectively prioritizing and scheduling multiple tasks and initiatives.
Requires good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems.
Proficiency with Esri’s GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap and ArcToolbox.
Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
Position Type and Salary
Regular | Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location
Geographic Information Services - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure
Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Frequent sitting for extended periods of time, occasionally ascending and descending stairs.
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites, driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Approximately 90% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.
Approximately 10% of duties are performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, other micro-organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Other Employment Conditions
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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