GIS Technician II*

The Orange County Tax Administration Department has an opening for a GIS Technician II. The work involves complex technical work using GIS software for the preparation and illustration of cadastral assessment maps used in the preparation of a county-wide tax roll as well as preparing, transferring and maintaining real estate tax records and files, checking data for accuracy, assisting the public and other departments and agencies.

Work is performed under the general direction of the GIS and Land Records Manager with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geography or closely related field AND two (2) years of work experience in Geographical Information Systems which includes working with datasets and GIS layers, map preparation and editing and analyzing using ArcGIS software, OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

Must be certified as a North Carolina State Property Mapper AND a NCPMA Property Mapper.

Certification as a paralegal or CMS (Cadastral Mapping Specialist) or ability to provide records showing candidate is actively working toward obtaining certification as a paralegal or CMS is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated., * Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)

• 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
• 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
• 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
• Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
• Health Insurance (Medical)
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Dental Insurance
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Life Insurance
• Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
• Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Short Term Disability
• Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year), + 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
• 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
• 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
• 96.2 hours/year
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.