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UNCLASSIFIED POSITION CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Information Science, GIS Technology, Geospatial Technology, Geospatial Applications, Information Technology or a related field required; other degrees are acceptable if they include coursework and/or a supplementary GIS certificate: Geography, GeoScience, earth and environmental sciences (e.g. Geology, Meteorology), biological sciences (e.g. Biology, Ecology), engineering and surveying, Computer Science; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and GISP certification preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans' Preference: Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.

Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here. EXAMINATION ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to support Fulton County operations through the management, maintenance and analysis of geospatial data, the development of maps and other forms of data visualization, and the use of geospatial and related technologies to help manage county physical assets.

This classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. Creates and manages enterprise geospatial data to ensure completeness, availability, and accessibility of data to internal and external customers; follows data maintenance standards and procedures to ensure the of accuracy geospatial data. Designs and performs basic geospatial analyses using geoprocessing and statistical software aimed at providing insights into the social, natural and built environments; collects, cleans, massages and prepares data for anlysis; produces reports, maps and other graphical displays to communicate analysis findings.

Designs and develops digital maps using geospatial data for the purpose of supporting county business operations, programs, and strategic planning; designs and produces digital maps according to established standards and to meet the specific requirements of the customer; designs and develops supplemental forms of data visualization. Supports departments in managing County physical assets such as facilities, the IT network and the water and waste water infrastructure through the use of geospatial technology; coordinates with County personnel and contractors to ensure that assets are accurately represented in the geospatial database; configures, maintains and provides user support for geospatial applications used by departments to manage assets; coordinates field collection of asset locations and characteristics. Performs all geospatial functions, tasks and assignments in accordance with established GIS standards, Fulton County policies and procedures, and Fulton County Code of Ethics.

Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required. For Applicants With Prior Military Service: We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Customer Service Under Pressure: Provides clear, professional technical support and problem resolution for internal and external users in fast-paced or high-demand environments.

Operational Planning & Execution: Applies disciplined planning, data accuracy standards, and structured workflow execution to complete geospatial tasks and projects on time. Adaptability & Rapid Problem-Solving: Quickly analyzes changing data, system issues, or field conditions and implements effective technical solutions with minimal guidance. Team Cohesion & Communication: Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of geospatial findings, system updates, and operational impacts.

Safety & Risk Awareness: Maintains strong situational awareness and adheres to safety protocols during field data collection, site verification, or equipment use. Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Requires the ability to provide semi-formal training to others in specific areas using furnished teaching materials. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.