Salary : $52,852.80 – $65,852.80 Annually
Location : Yreka, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01269
Department: Agriculture/Animal Control/Air Pollution
Division: Agriculture
Opening Date: 08/10/2023
Closing Date: 8/27/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule
*Pending Board approval on September 19, 2023, the base salary for this position is anticipated to increase by 5%*
Under general direction, to perform a variety of difficult and complex technical work related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the development, revision and customization of maps on a computerized mapping system; to provide public assistance in explaining and interpreting maps and property descriptions; to prepare specialized reports for County and other governmental agencies showing relationships between departmental and other data bases; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized Geographic Information Systems Specialist classification. The incumbent has responsibility for the computerized mapping system and G.I.S. data base in various County departments. In addition, a variety of skilled drafting or mapping work is performed. This class is distinguished from the Cadastral Mapping class series by having day-to-day responsibility for a complex computerized mapping system and equipment and the G.I.S. database.
REPORTS TO
A variety of County supervisory or management positions depending upon the department or program area where assigned.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory class.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Has day-to-day responsibility for the County’s computerized mapping system and equipment; operates and maintains the G.I.S. database system; creates, updates or customizes specialized departmental maps, using the G.I.S. database and related information; computes acreage and land descriptions to accurate scale in the revision, correction, and maintenance of official maps and plats; generates maps to meet the needs of the public and various County departments; associates Assessor parcel attributes with geographical images; maintains County mapping systems, may perform skilled drafting work in preparing and maintaining maps, drawings, tracings, and title sheets; represent both department and County on related committees
Knowledge of:
- Methods, practices, and procedures of GIS GPS, computer hardware and software.
- Laws, rules, and regulations governing the development and maintenance of maps, address systems, and street names.
- Nomenclature, symbols, methods, and practices used in property descriptions, map development, and drafting.
- Good public relations techniques.
- Computer systems, software and peripherals used by various County Departments to maintain accurate maps
- Modern office methods and procedures.
- Use of GPS equipment, software, collection techniques, attribute tables and data management
- The theories of spatial projections and datums and their differences.
Desired skills:
- Maintain day-to-day responsibility for the County’s computerized mapping system.
- Skillfully use computerized mapping systems and the G.I.S. database.
- Coordinate map development and revision using GIS with other County departments.
- Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to the development and maintenance of maps, address systems, and street names.
- Gather and organize data and information.
- Perform difficult drafting and mapping work with skill and accuracy.
- Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining and interpreting maps and property descriptions and address and street naming regulations and procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Develop specialized maps using GPS equipment, software and related data bases.
Typical Qualifications
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
-Two years of previous experience in working computerized mapping equipment and software, including experience in performing skilled drafting work and using GPS systems to create necessary spatial data.
Advanced educational training in mathematical subjects such as geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and completion of pre-engineering courses is highly desirable.
Special Requirements:
None.
Supplemental Information
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to walk, run, and maintain balance while stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling or twisting; climb ladders and work at various heights above the ground; sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to climb and hike for long distances; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including extensive use of computers, G.P.S. units, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both in an office environment and outdoors in a variety of temperatures; work is often performed in remote locations; frequent contact with other staff, other government agencies, and the public.
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays
Vacation:
Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service;
Three (3) weeks a year – five (5)- ten (10) years of service;
Four (4) weeks a year – Ten (10) plus years of service;.
Note – accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan:
Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.
Effective 10/01/2022, the County will contribute 100% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2023, the County will contribute 95% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Dental Plan:
Effective 1/01/2023 the County contributes 95% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.
Vision Plan:
Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their
dependents.
Life Insurance:
The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.
Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
- 2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12)
- 2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 – 12/31/12)
- 2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13)
Member contribution:
Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will
pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
Miscellaneous:
• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
Siskiyou County Personnel
1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1
Yreka CA 96097
(530) 842-8005
Comments, please email: