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Salary: $55,674.00 Annually
Location : TAX ASSESSORS PEACHTREE CENTER, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Department: Tax Assessor
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:: 16
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.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the Above

03
In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Doctoral Degree or have earned college credits?

• Biology
• Computer Science
• Ecology
• Geology
• Geographic Information Science
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geography
• Geoscience
• Geospatial Applications
• Geospatial Technology
• GIS Technology
• Meteorology
• None of the Above

04
If you have received some college credits related to this position, but did not receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?

• 0 - 29 Semester Hours
• 30 - 59 Semester Hours
• 60 - 89 Semester Hours
• 90 -119 Semester Hours
• 0 - 44 Quarter Hours
• 45 - 89 Quarter Hours
• 90 - 134 Quarter Hours
• 135 - 179 Quarter Hours
• Does not Apply

05
Which option best describes your experience in Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning System (GIS/GPS) mapping, or a related area?

• 0 to 5 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 year less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

06
Please list and explain any courses related to this position that you have taken. N/A if not applicable.
07
If applicable, please list the license and/or certifications that you possess related to this position.
08
Please select the items for which you have experience:

• Review of submitted as-built and pending land disturbance permits
• Create and maintain as-built and plat scanned database
• Manage records retention for land disturbance permits
• Maintain plan room documents
• Maintain microfiche room and equipment
• Receive and respond "Open Records Requests" for storm water, right of way, sanitary sewer, water, and various land disturbance drawings
• Maintain large format scanner/printer
• Research easements to advise various departments as to legal status of utilities
• Research as-built to locate sewer laterals for maintenance and public customers
• Monitor plat recordings and permits plus for new sewer connections
• Reproduce plan sets as needed for construction projects
• None of the above

09
Are you a former federal employee that has been recently released or accepted early retirement because of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)?Note: If answered yes, please upload your notice of termination, release, or retirement in the attachment portion of this application. Please note, this letter will be required for interview consideration.

• Yes
• No

Required Question