GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I/II

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Geographic Information Systems Technician I/II position. This unique role offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with the Elections Department, playing a vital part in ensuring accurate and seamless county elections. Join us and become an essential contributor in a fast-paced environment where your skills will be valued and your growth will be supported. As a GIS Technician, you will receive ongoing guidance from the GIS Management team and tackle a variety of exciting tasks: designing detailed maps, keeping data current, managing the Vote Center web application, processing annexations, maintaining voter registration address information, and mastering the Elections GIS processes for voter registration. You’ll also engage in meaningful GIS customer service, assisting both internal departments and the public. If you excel at digitizing, data entry, and manipulating geographic information, and are ready to help build and maintain comprehensive GIS systems, this is your chance to shine. Be part of a team that values innovation, accuracy, and public service., * Creates and modifies data files by entering electronically converted data into appropriate database system.

• Produces cadastral maps, plots, graphic simulation, and manuscript data for use by various County departments and local agencies.
• Reviews recorded documentation for right-of-way, zoning and other county agencies and determines if valid transfer or division of land has been made; ensures compliance with all appropriate statutes and ordinances.
• Makes manual and/or visual checks of preliminary data and final products to ensure quality control of all data entering the system.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of work performed; updates such records as procedures are modified.
• Makes adjustments and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment required for data entry and output production; reports the need for maintenance or repair.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Attends training meetings and upgrades knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented.
• May drive a personal or County vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation to attend off-site meetings.
• Some positions may drive a motor vehicle in order to validate road conditions.

Education and Experience: Geographic Information Systems Technician I - Equivalent to completion of an Associate’s Degree OR technical school with major course work in drafting, pre-engineering, computer science or geographic studies or a closely related field. Full-time experience in digitizing data or working with geographic information system data may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Geographic Information Systems Technician II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of full-time technical experience in entering data and producing finished documents using a geographic information system. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Licensing and Certifications: Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment. Certifications must be current at time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination., Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
• No Social Security Deduction
• No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium o Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) o 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost o Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
• 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
• Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey. Clark County is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.3 million citizens and more than 45.3 million visitors a year (2018). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to more than 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.