GIS Analyst

The County of Northampton is seeking a highly skilled GIS Specialist to join our team. As a GIS Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining assessment and other records, providing information and assistance regarding assessment matters, and locating properties.

• Provides information and assistance regarding assessment matters, tax bill preparation, and locating properties.
• Maintains assessment, occupation, and other files.
• Maintains the GIS mapping workstation.
• Works closely with school districts, tax collectors, the public, and other individuals/agencies.
• Edits and maintains the tax parcel digital boundary lines.
• Trains and assists Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician 1 and 2 with mapping software, and standard office practices.
• Performs tax parcel conversion.
• Performs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis or digitizes data to create maps, reports, and building permit layers to support Property Assessment as requested for field inspection or special projects.
• Researches and develops new ways to use technology to advance Property Assessment / Property Mapping relationship.
• Maintains web pages for Property Assessment, Tax Claims, and Property Mapping.
• Attends continuing education classes and seminars to maintain state CPE certification and stay current with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

• Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma;
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a Geography related field;
• At least three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in Assessment/Appraisals and Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
• Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a minimum of six (6) months.

• Ability to function independently, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with the public, co-workers, and other related professionals.
• Knowledge of GIS software and database management.
• Knowledge of practices and laws regarding property assessment, deeds, and survey plans.
• Ability to research and approach problems in a logical manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cartography regarding map creation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and competing time demands.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet.