Kansas Association of Mappers

Lyon County is seeking a GIS Tech

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance. Salary begins at $18.50 per hour, however, is dependent on experience.

The GIS Tech is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the GIS division working closely with the Lyon County Appraiser's Office and the Lyon County Planning & Zoning Department. This position would be responsible for maintaining and updating, both manually and digitally, all files and records relating to property ownership, overlays, GIS coverages and map work cards. Provide assistance to the County Appraiser and appraisal personnel in the daily performance of their duties as needed. Deliver mapping support and assistance for other county departments, legal agencies, and property owners. The position also assists the Planning/Zoning/Flood Plain Management Director in duties as needed.

A background in GIS is not required, but is preferred, along with the ability to read and interpret deeds and legal descriptions. A familiarity with maps and mapping systems such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ESRI products, and DASC is also preferred, but again not required. Familiarity with other data management tools such as SQL and Python (or other coding language) would be beneficial but not required.

Candidates are required to have a Valid Kansas Driver's License, High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, pre-employment work screen and pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates may apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/lyon-county or reach out to our Human Resources department at 620-341-3252 with any questions.

E.O.E. – LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.