Mapping Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in engineering, Geographical Information Systems, or related field; and,

Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in mapping or GIS.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

Skill:

Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Researching, compiling and summarizing a variety of information and statistical data and materials.

Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.

Good mathematical skills.

Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Physical and Mental Abilities:

Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

Ability to coordinate complex public works projects with consultants, contractors, utilities, and other agencies.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to details.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and so forth.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to provide technical supervision over lower level technical personnel.

While performing the essential functions of this job,  the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, climb,  balance, talk,  hear and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

Regular and timely attendance is required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.