GIS Specialist I

Salary: $52,662.00 - $65,733.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 03.-24 ENG
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 01/28/2025

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works: Engineering and Construction - Data Management.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transferand promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. You can attach your transcript(s) or license to your application.

Examples of Duties
Under close supervision, supports geographic information system activities including but not limited to database development, database and map maintenance, application development and testing in the Department of Public Works: Engineering and Construction.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of topologically structured versioned geodatabases.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries and technical procedures.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control testing on geodatabases.
• Assists in developing agency requirements and designs for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
• Assists in the design, construction and testing of ETL processes using model builder, python, FME, and other ETL tools.
• Performs analysis on a broad variety of geodatabases.
• Performs geodatabase certifications according to GIS Service Level Agreements.
• Analyzes geodatabases and related databases using structured query language (SQL).
• Executes GIS application test plans.
• Creates Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata for geodatabase development and maintenance projects.
• Provides on-site technical assistance to supported departments and agencies.
• Provides access to GIS products and services available to internal and external customers.
• Provides on-call support for County Emergency Operations Center.
• Participates on the GIS Committee.
• Provides quality customer service.

Examples of Other Duties
Undertakes special projects as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed).

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography or a related field.

(Experience using a geographic information system may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: GIS Specialist I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment
Persons appointed to this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

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