Job for Veteran in Nassau County, Florida:
GIS Specialist
Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential. Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.
To view the position description or submit your application for consideration, visit: https://nassauemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
This position performs a variety of highly responsible and complex administrative, secretarial, accounting and clerical work to maintain efficient and effective office operations. Maintains GIS database using GIS and other software. The position requires the ability to organize large amounts of information, input geospatial data and think creatively.
- Utilizes GIS and other software tools to create, maintain, update, analyze, and manipulate the stormwater map layers in the GIS database. The stormwater map layers are comprised of GIS data that includes, but is not limited to impervious cover, stormwater drainage & infrastructure, inverts, pipe sizes, stormwater storage facilities and stormwater conveyance facilities.
- Interprets and performs basic spatial analysis on GIS data layers to produce maps, reports, and other products.
- Develops and maintains GIS data layers and metadata for use in the County-wide GIS.
- Coordinates the input of GIS data and dissemination of cartographic (map) output.
- Tracks time-sensitive projects and assignments, as required to ensure timely completion.
- Resolves procedural and operational problems by interpreting or clarifying procedures or processes related to GIS.
- Answers the telephone; provides information as requested and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person; takes messages as needed.
- Composes, types, prepares, processes, files, copies and/or transmits a variety of documents, which may include correspondence, reports, notices, permit/license applications, agendas, meeting minutes, budget documents, maintenance requests, grant applications, charts, spreadsheets, manuals, work orders, various forms, logs, etc.
- Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex administrative duties in support of department activities, which may include but are not limited to scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, taking and transcribing dictation, compiling and researching data for reports and/or meetings, establishing and maintaining files, making travel arrangements, maintaining department inventory records, scheduling use of facilities, maintaining databases, assisting with budget preparation, etc.
- Performs a variety of routine clerical work as required, which may include but are not limited to copying and filing documents, retrieving files, sending and receiving faxes, entering computer data, processing daily mail, ordering office supplies, maintaining employee/volunteer time records, assembling/collating materials, preparing labels, etc.
- May perform routine bookkeeping work as required, including assisting with budget preparation, processing invoices, preparing requisitions, receiving and receipting various payments, preparing bank deposits, processing and distributing payroll, balancing statements, maintaining various accounts, maintaining petty cash, etc.
(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)
The hourly range for this position is $20.0376 - $30.4899. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.
Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.