The GIS Team at the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department (PBES) is currently experiencing an exciting growth period in which the services they offer are expanding beyond the department's Planning Division to include all divisions within PBES, including the Environmental Health, Engineering, Building, Code Compliance, and Parks and Open Space divisions. The GIS Team provides a wide range of services, including the maintenance of over 160 GIS data layers, preparing data analytics and reporting, creating departmental graphics and cartography, and managing a suite of web-based GIS maps and analytical tools used by PBES.
The GIS Intern provides technical services relating to the development and operation of the department's Geographic Information System (GIS), including scanning and digitizing documents and updating/editing layers; assemble, collect, encode, update and integrate geographic data into the County's GIS, performs edit checks on encoded data, and reviews computer output for accuracy; research and compile data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and data initiated and/or maintained by other agencies; prepares the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation; enters and retrieves data from computer information systems; determines which geographic data are necessary to create county maps and related documents; produces maps and related documents using GIS software and hardware; provide support to the public, in person and over the phone, on matters related to maps, map data, and property information; research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference materials as necessary; maintains library of scanned documents that are linked directly to GIS map-based features; assists department staff in creating and designing effective presentation materials; use standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County vehicle to attend meetings at various departments and agencies; perform related duties as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices and standards.
Geographic information systems hardware, software and applications as utilized by the County.
Principles and practices related to digitizing, data editing, data conversion, data management and cartography.
Relational database technology and practices.
Commonly used spreadsheet, word processing, scanning, presentation, and database software.
ABILITY TO:
Prepare maps and graphics using commonly accepted practices of cartography, including those unique to the County.
Maintain department map-related records.
Understand and conceptualize spatial data.
Prepare clear and concise work documentation, updated procedures and technical reports.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences.
Perform basic mathematics and geometric calculations of plane and solid figures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Equivalent to sophomore level in college in an academic field closely related to the type of activity in the employing department.
License or Certificate: *
Possession of a valid California State Driver's license may be required.
- Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
