GIS Mapping Technician I

GIS Mapping Technician I

Salary

$47,595.05 - $80,911.58 Annually

Location

Johnston County Human Resources, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02654

Department

GIS Technologies

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

This employee will serve as the lead customer service representative for all incoming customers to the office as well as customers on the phone. Creates basic property maps. This employee will operate the main switchboard and serve as a help desk for our online mapping application for internal as well as external customers.

Administrative duties will include mail pickup and delivery as well as making bank deposits. Work is performed under the technical and administrative supervision of the GIS Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects data and creates new shape files for new data layer
• Digitizes data on maps
• Basic property mapping
• Inventory and ordering for office supplies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use GIS software to review, query, retrieve, and print property map information.
• Ability to maintain data layers, to be creative in producing special map products and reports.
• Ability to understand and use GIS software and relate software to requests for data.
• Ability to read, compare and interpret property maps, surveys, aerial photographs and records accurately.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public while handling requests for maps and map overlays, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, employees in other County departments, and the general public.

Additional Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of pushing, pulling fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a computer terminal, to use measuring devices to inspect small parts, to prepare and analyze data and figures, and to determine neatness, accuracy and thoroughness of completed work.

Desired Education and Experience

Associate Degree with some courses related to GIS or High School graduate with some mapping experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.

01

Do you have previous GIS experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience, both written and verbal, communicating tactfully with the public?

• Yes
• No

03

Based on our current personal computer knowledge and our provided software requirements, would you feel comfortable assisting others navigating through their own PC setting to troubleshoot issues accessing our online mapping application?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you famaliar with GIS software?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Johnston County

Department GIS Technologies Address 108 E. Johnston St

P.O. Box 1373

Smithfield, 27577

Phone 919-934-4700

Website https://www.johnstonnc.gov/gis2/