The purpose of this position is to create and maintain spatial data that is used to aid the Tax Assessor in accurately setting a value for taxation of property in Orangeburg County. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Analyze incoming data from different sources for the production of maps, tables, graphs and reports.
• Produce custom hard copy maps, websites, tables, graphs and reports for customer and inter-departmental use.
• Maintain the County’s record retention system. Receive incoming boxes for Records Retention (includes placing them on shelves and entering box descriptions into the computer). Retrieve documents as they are requested. Destroy documents as required by the state’s retention schedule.
• Provide quality control in the scanning of large sized plats as well as making sure they are made visible to others (via an in-house program and on-line).
• Provide training and recommendations on the use of GIS in order to improve efficiency and functionality throughout the organization.
• Maintain and update GIS databases.
• Install, import, and/or export data files and ensure proper maintenance and updating of GIS data. Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics and relationships to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Perform data analysis and create information/map products from the GIS related software and sub systems.
• Digitizes maps and plats for tax maps. Creates plats in a digital world.
• Creates data for analysis and creates digital maps for graphic information.
• Maintains office supplies.
• Assists in the maintenance and appending of the GIS database.
• Assists co-workers.
• Verifies the quality of information.
• Updates the county’s website.
• Answers questions from the public on property and map questions.
• Photocopies maps for the public.
• Serves as Retention Clerk.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Supervisory Functions:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or have courses at a technical or vocational school in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), civil engineering, computer science, or related field; and two (2) years of experience in GIS programming, computer systems/software use and applications. Data processing and accounting skills desired. Microsoft Office Suite.

Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must have two years experience reading deeds and plats. Should be familiar with GIS and Cartography Skills. Computer skills are required. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Reasoning Ability, Mathematical and Language Skills:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.