CAD Specialist II

GENERAL SUMMARY: – Under the direction of the Information Technologies department, implement, maintain, and support the county’s geographical information systems. The GIS Department supports the property tax group in maintaining the cadastral data for all county parcels and properties.

 

• Maintain Cadastral/GIS base by graphically representing intermediate legal descriptions and or plats of Subdivisions using ArcGIS or other computer aided design software.

• Perform intermediate research and troubleshooting of problem documents.

• Parcel database administration entry.

• Maintain documentation of Cadastral/GIS base workflow as assigned.

• Conduct demonstrations, presentations and tours as assigned.

• Provide the ongoing integrity of the Cadastral/GIS base.

• Work closely with the CAD-Analyst on the Cadastral/GIS production cycle.

• Assist with GIS-Users group meetings and or GIS conferences as needed.

• Assist in the inventory/upgrading/configuration of supplies, hardware and software.

• Follow Kane County personnel rules and applicable government regulations.

• Maintain appropriate trade and professional contacts, memberships and review of trade literature in order to keep abreast of developments in GIS equipment and software for potential use by GIS.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

 

• Follow GIS related policies and procedures

• Prepare and submit clear, concise and accurate data, either verbally or in writing

• Using computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc.

• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

• Work effectively under stress

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Planning, Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience or 1 to 3 years GIS Experience

• One to Three years of progressive experience in GIS including experience implementing in-depth, complex, GIS solutions.

• Understanding of Cadastral Standards / Legal descriptions preferred

• Experience ArcGIS preferred

• Strong geometric skills preferred

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily office work including prolonged periods of sitting, talking, listening, manual dexterity,

working on a computer = 75%

Lifting up to 25 pounds at a time, reaching, bending, walking, driving a motor vehicle = 25%

Ability to navigate stairs to evaluate spaces for safety as needed.

 

Computer, printer, scanner, phone, plotter, copier and supplies related to duties.

 

• May occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.

• 40-hour on site work week

• On call availability

• Ability to work in all Kane County building environments.

• Ability to obtain LEADS and CJIS certification.

 

Reports to: CAD Manager

Directs Work of: CAD Team