A geographic information
system (GIS) is a computer mapping system capable of assembling, storing,
manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information (i.e. spatial
data).
What is a GIS used for?
Local governments (Counties/Cities) typically involve a variety of agencies
including assessors, auditors, engineering, planning, public works, public
safety, recorders, treasurers, and zoning. These agencies are relying more on
GIS technology to plan new land developments, determine tax valuations, maintain
real estate land records, manage public works networks, route emergency
vehicles, analyze crime and accident patterns, manage transportation systems and
study environmental issues. GIS Coordinator Job
Responsibilities and Duties:
The GIS Coordinator will work in planning, organizing, and directing GIS
activities within Marion County, Iowa. The Coordinator will report to the Marion
County, Iowa GIS Commission Chair.
Work involves responsibility for providing technical expertise
and supervision for the day-to-day implementation and operation of GIS within
the context of programs and policy directives.
Duties also include coordinating GIS activities of all
departments, managing GIS vendor contracts, planning and organizing system
development activities and other GIS project management activities.
Other activities include:
 Manages GIS
resources for Marion County, Iowa,
Determines
user needs with input from user departments,
Manages
contracts with GIS hardware, software, and data conversion vendors, and other
providers of GIS products and services,
Assists in
preparation of annual budget for GIS operations, capital expenditures, and
professional services,
Work with
and coordinate the Marion County, Iowa GIS Committee,
Perform
related work as required,
Coordination of the Marion County Geographical Information System (GIS) and the
various departmental web sites.
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Department Head Name:
William M. Buttrey
wbuttrey@co.marion.ia.us
Address of GIS office:
214 East Main Street
Knoxville Iowa 50138
Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
Lunch hour varies,
please call ahead if you
are coming in during your
lunch time.
Phone Number:
(641) 828-2153
FAX Number:
(641) 828-6351
GIS Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the GIS office
GIS Maps
GIS Map
Information
GIS Links:
IGIC - Iowa Geographic
Information Council
ICIT - Iowa Counties
Information Technology
Iowa County
Engineers Association
Other Related Links:
Iowa One Call
Iowa Geospatial Data
Clearinghouse
geodata.gov
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