911 Geographic Info Spec II

NCT911 is looking for a 911GIS Specialist IIto join our growing team! The NCT911 program boasts some of the most advanced technology in the 911 industry and continues to stay on the cutting edge. This includes comprehensive Geographical Information Systems (GIS) solutions. In this position you will be responsible forcollecting and maintaining GIS information for our 13 counties.Do you have strong technical and GIS skills Are you considered innovative Do you demonstrate a customer focus and action orientation to provide quality service to an organization Do you have a strong sense of teamwork and integrity

Ifyouare interested in being part of a team whose projects have a direct impact on saving livesthis could be the opportunity for you!

Company Description

Saving Lives and Making a Difference!

The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT911 is responsible for more than 40 Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) in 13 counties surrounding the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. The Program supports these ECCs through maintaining and upgrading 911 equipment providing uptodate mapping information training for public safety personnel educating the public on the proper use of 911 and monitoring ECC functionality and compliances. NCT911 serves a population of 1.9 million and 10800 square miles.

Job Description:

NCT911is seeking a GISSpecialistII to collect maintain and QA/QC GIS data to coalesce into the Public Safety Enterprise GISenvironment. The position will require a close working relationship with the Regional Addressing Authority in the NCT911district area. This position will support the ongoing expansion and improvement of GIS services within NCT911.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical and analytical skills

• Advanced knowledge ofEsriGIS Software products

• Strong database skills and knowledge of query languages

• Good decisionmaking abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment

• Ability to work well under pressure in timesensitive situations and adapting to shifting priorities

Required Experience:

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledgeis usually acquired through four years of college resulting in aBachelorsdegree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience.

• 13 years of related work experience is required or experience in the GIS field.

FLSA: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability veteran status and other classifications covered under federal state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a preemployment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check employment history motor vehicle record check social security verification education verification and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs preemployment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG selected candidates must successfully pass the preemployment background check and drug screening.

EVerify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal EVerify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.