Job Opportunities
Transportation Planner GIS Tech
January 16, 2025
JOB VACANCY NOTICE
There is a job vacancy with the Bay County Environmental
Affairs and Community Development Department.
Job Title: Transportation Planner/Geographic
Information System Technician
(TEMPORARY up to 1 year)
Rate of Pay: $24.79 per hour
Application Procedure: Make application online at www.baycountymi.gov.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 27, 2025
This is a full-time TEMPORARY (up to 1 year) position with health
insurance.
General Summary: Provides technical assistance
to maintain the certified transportation planning process for the Bay
City Metropolitan Planning Organization and GIS database management,
map preparation, and online mapping application maintenance and
development. Assists in the preparation of technical studies and
reports to include, but are not limited to: Fiscal Year Annual Report,
Asset Management annual road condition surveys, analysis and
tabulation of traffic count data, The Transportation Improvement
Program, the Transportation Long Range Plan, as well as, other
transportation planning functions as assigned. Participate in the
planning of road and non-motorized transportation projects. Manages
the GIS Database for all Bay County GIS needs including 9-1-1
Dispatch, online mapping applications and various county departments’
daily GIS needs using ESRI software.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Receives formal
transportation planning assignments from the Transportation Planning
Manager, together with parameters, special considerations, time frame
and objectives.
2. Systematically summarizes findings to first
draft report sections, analyzing findings, gathering added data, and
converting to final sections.
3. Shares and coordinates project
responsibilities with other staff members in areas such as maintaining
Long Range Plan, annual report, and assuring county
obligations/responsibilities are met in accordance with funding
responsibility.
4. Coordinates work processes to automated data
processing systems and keep current on grant requirements, program
guidelines and methods. Administers existing grants documentation and
reporting as assigned by Transportation Planning Manager.
5. Responsible for the update, maintenance and enhancement of the
Bay County GIS data layers including 9-1-1 GIS database, addresses,
road, zoning and provide assistance on tax ownership parcel layer,
including the addition of dimension information, survey notes, the
creation of a subdivision plat-line layer, and addition of other map
annotation information. Spatial realignment or correction of existing
tax parcel layer to the more accurate remonumentation corners once GPS
coordinates are established.
6. Creation of individual projects
as they are requested by other departments.
7. Integrates
existing databases and other data into GIS usable formats.
8. Provides training and other support services to county and other
member unit staff on GIS operating techniques.
9. Develop and
maintain online mapping applications with ArcGIS Online and/or
standalone application.
10. Punctual and consistent
attendance.
11. All other duties as assigned.
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by
personnel so classified within this department.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Responsible for assisting in the management of
portions of the transportation planning program within the
department. Carries out other assignments as directed requiring more
independent judgment, research, report writing, decision making,
relating to the transportation planning function of the Bay City
Metropolitan Planning Organization. Heavy reliance on Geographic
Information System software and associated data bases for better long
term decision making. Participates in the creation and maintenance of
the Bay County GIS, provides training to county staff and external
users in use of a GIS, cooperating with county departments and other
local partners for understanding and supporting their applications and
staying current with technology advances.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in geography, environmental science,
planning, or similar subject area plus at least one year of GIS
experience or municipal, urban, or regional planning
experience. Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Software including ArcGIS
Online. Strong Microsoft Excel skills is a necessity. Must have a
valid Michigan operator’s license with no restrictions.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Excellent written
and oral communication skills: ability to effectively interact with
citizens, developers, appointed and elected officials and staff
members. Knowledge of principles, methods and practices applicable to
land use, urban, or transportation planning. Ability to conduct
research in complex and varied subjects; ability to present and
interpret technical data in professional reports and papers and convey
to the general public in a meaningful way. Skilled in research,
mathematics, drafting, oral and written presentations. Skilled in
programmatic practices and GIS design and production techniques. This
position involves sitting, being mobile, bending and/or standing for
significant periods of time. Ability to assess and prioritize multiple
tasks, projects, and demands. Additional requirements include the
ability to move objects according to the following weight &
frequency with or without reasonable accommodation: Generally, 20
pounds of force up to 1/3 of the time.