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Location : NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60000720 (11/2023)
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under general supervision, creates and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel geodatabase, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) and official assessment maps, including, verifying accuracy of data, rectifying spatial data, and integrating GIS parcel data with property records database; and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Assessor's Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
An associate degree in geography, GIS, surveying, cartography or a closely related field AND two years of full-time experience with spatial data and the maintenance of a GIS database; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment.
The Ideal Candidate Will
Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non- Supervisory covers the GIS Specialist position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1-3 business days from the closing of the recruitment.
This exam link will be delivered via email after the closing date of the recruitment and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, typically within 3-5 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1-3 business days following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process, you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Jessica Gutierrez
775-328-2096
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
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Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" section of the application, as well as the "Certificates and Licenses" section, when applicable. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
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Location : NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60000720 (11/2023)
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under general supervision, creates and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel geodatabase, Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) and official assessment maps, including, verifying accuracy of data, rectifying spatial data, and integrating GIS parcel data with property records database; and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Assessor's Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
An associate degree in geography, GIS, surveying, cartography or a closely related field AND two years of full-time experience with spatial data and the maintenance of a GIS database; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have excellent cartographic skills.
- Have a working knowledge of the public land survey system and the ability to interpret metes and bounds property descriptions.
- Possess knowledge of cadastral principles and techniques.
- Possess a meticulous attention to detail.
- Have experience with compiling maps and documents and determining which are the most reliable sources when mapping property boundaries.
- Have two years or more of full-time mapping experience in an assessor's office or other organization that deals primarily with the mapping of property boundaries in a geodatabase or the parcel fabric.
Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non- Supervisory covers the GIS Specialist position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1-3 business days from the closing of the recruitment.
This exam link will be delivered via email after the closing date of the recruitment and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, typically within 3-5 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1-3 business days following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communications
- Analytical Ability
- Business Math
- Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service
Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process, you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Jessica Gutierrez
775-328-2096
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Employees become eligible for health benefits after 90 days of employment. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (96 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2023 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
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Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" section of the application, as well as the "Certificates and Licenses" section, when applicable. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
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