Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.SUMMARYThis is paraprofessional GIS work creating and maintaining geographic databases and ArcGIS online applications.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished other classes by its emphasis on specific technical expertise in maintaining property records and maps.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDepending on area of assignment:Designs and produces thematic and reference maps requested using GIS techniques and equipment.Maintains inventory of assets in GIS and updates geographic databases as geographic features change in area.Monitors GIS data with regards to integrity of files, positional and dimensional accuracy and documentation.Provides general information to public concerning Land Development Codes and Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.Analyzes GIS issues that relate to problem solving, software, hardware enhancement and customizations.Proposes and recommends solutions as appropriate.Provides assistance to others regarding GIS products services, printing and spatial databases.Determines legal description of lots and acreage from deeds, wills, plats, detailed maps, right-of-way dedications, and other records. Prepares proper legal descriptions to be given parcels involved.Inspects and examines varied public records to find definite information regarding land titles or to understand ownership of a given parcel of land.Assists in preparing studies and reports.Transfers data from non-digital sources to GIS digital formats.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMay act in absence of supervisor.Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geography, urban planning, graphics, design, or related field and one (1) year experience with GIS; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSESLicensesA valid United States Driver License is required at time of appointment. Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of start date.CertificationsNone.