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Location : Janesville, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employment
Job Number: RC-0804444
Department:Public Health - Environmental Programs
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/21/2024 5:00 PM Central
Position Summary and Job Duties
This position provides specialized technical assistance to Environmental Health Staff in support of GIS mapping needs as part of two Environmental Health Capacity grants. Environmental Health staff with assist the GIS Specialist by providing direct data or locations for accessing data. Data anticipated to have GIS mapping needs may include:
Radon Grant:
• Mapping exist radon data in Rock County.
• Identify radon 'hot spots' in Rock County.
• Comparing mapped radon levels to existing data on age of housing, geology, or socio-economic status.
• Identify gaps in radon testing based on population, housing, geology. socio-economic status
Groundwater Depletion Grant:
• Map all Transient Non-Community Community well locations in Rock County.
• Map high capacity well locations and high capacity well usage rates.
• Use GIS to identify areas of highest groundwater withdrawals and proximity to public wells.
• Use GIS to evaluate trends in groundwater withdrawal over time.
The work is performed as a team member in conjunction with professional Public Health staff. Expectations are that this position will support Public Health staff in meeting grant project goals in a timely manner.
This is a project position that will be limited to a 1-year period. This project position is limited to a total of 500 hours during the 1-year period. The position can be flexible on daily and weekly hours, with the exception that any single week cannot exceed 16 hours. The position will have the ability to work remote at many times, although the expectations and needs of Environmental Health Staff and requirements of grant deliverables may also require some in-office work.
15%- Core Function: Data Analysis
• Work closely with environmental health staff to identify gaps in existing home radon testing data to determine gaps in data based on population, geology, housing and socio-economic status.
60%- Core Function: GIS mapping of data
• Confer with staff regarding data access needed to create GIS maps.
• Utilize ArcGIS to prepare GIS data layers and maps that represent the goals and objectives of each grant.
60%- Core Function: Prepare GIS maps for Reports and Presentations
• Represent analyzed data and GIS maps in a format that is transferable to grant reports and external communication.
5%- Core Function: Document Mapping Process and Procedures
• Prepare documentation on the processes utilized to create GIS maps so that the maps can
be recreated or updated as necessary in the future.
5%- Perform related work as required.
• Represent the Department at appropriate meetings, both internal and external.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of department's internal and external communications.
Success Factors (KSA's)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Public Health Core Competencies
Assessment and Analysis.
• Ability to organize and analyze data, as well as to identify significance of findings and effectively report findings and recommendations
Communication
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Cultural Competency and Health Equity
• Ability to work effectively with people of different ages, cultures, readiness to learn, learning styles
Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience or coursework in GIS mapping
• Experience analyzing data and representing data visually using GIS
• Valid driver's license
• Motor vehicle in working order OR ability to obtain reliable transportation as needed
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Geography, Geoscience, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field desirable and/or
• GIS certificate and/or
• Specialized Courses in GIS and mapping and/or
• Direct experience with Esri's ArcGIS (ArcMap).
• Combination of training, education and experience will be considered.
Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, and driving.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds is not uncommon.
• Work hours may include some evenings and/or weekends to accommodate community events.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Rock County Employee
Facts and Benefits Highlights
The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.
Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.
The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work:
(a) New Year's Day
(b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter
(d) Memorial Day
(f) July 4th
(g) Labor Day
(h) Thanksgiving Day
(i) Friday following Thanksgiving
(j) Day before Christmas
(k) Christmas Day
(l) One Floating Holiday
(m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board.
(n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and/or Vice Chair.
For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.
For employees not working the standard work schedule see the HR Policies and Procedures.
Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule:
Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.
Sick leave pay shall commence on the first day of any period of illness due to accident, injury, or disease.
All full-time employees shall earn one sick leave day per month of continuous employment. All part-time employees whose regular workweek is sixteen hours or more shall earn one sick leave day on a prorated basis directly in relation to the normal full time employment period. All part-time employees, who work less than sixteen hours per week, shall not earn sick leave. Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue to a maximum of one hundred thirty days.
The County offers a dental plan through Delta Dental and will pay 60% of the applicable
premium for the lowest cost plan. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of
employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.
The County offers a vision plan which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees
can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment
period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made.
Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.
The County provides term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan. Employees can purchase insurance in increments based on their salary, up to five times their salary. The County will contribute 20% of the cost for the first increment only - one times the employee's salary. Employees can also purchase coverage for their spouse and/or children.
*Eligibility for this benefit is tied to whether the employee is eligible for retirement benefits. (You must be expected to work for at least 12 months and 1200 hours, or have previously qualified for the WRS)
The County offers voluntary benefits which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees
can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment
period in the fall. Voluntary benefits may include: Disability, Hospital indemnity, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums for any voluntary benefits elected. Deductions are taken post tax. Please visit the Human Resources intranet page for more information.
Employees can participate in one of the identified deferred compensation plans (Nationwide, Wisconsin Deferred Comp, and Security Benefits) at their own cost.
Employees can elect to put an annually IRS established amount into a flexible spending account through (EBC) to pay for their own non-reimbursed medical care expenses. Employees can also put in up to $5,000 for dependent care accounts.
If you leave County employment, you have ninety (90) days to submit expenses incurred prior to your last day.
Rock County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Eligible employees are required to participate. What an employee receives at retirement is dependent upon several factors - age, length of service, salary.
Rock County and the employee make equal contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employer. The contribution rate is addressed in the employment letter.
Employees in protective status have the percentage contributions defined in their respective collective bargaining units.
Employees who have questions about their retirement benefits should contact WRS.
In the event of a death an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours annually for the purpose of attending a person's wake, visitation, memorial service, funeral, or make necessary arrangements regarding the person's death, within a reasonable time after the occurrence. Reasonable time after the occurrence is defined as within six (6) months from the date of death.
No more than (32) hours can be used for the same decedent.
If additional time is required beyond the thirty-two (32) hours annually, an employee may request to use accumulated vacation, holiday, or comp-time. Sick leave can be used for a parent, spouse, or child only.
Bereavement leave cannot be accrued from one year to the next.
Bereavement leave can be used in increments of quarter hours.
A second or third shift employee may be excused from work the scheduled shift before or after the event, provided the shift begins or ends on the same calendar date of the event.
All leaves under this section shall be pror...
Location : Janesville, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employment
Job Number: RC-0804444
Department:Public Health - Environmental Programs
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/21/2024 5:00 PM Central
Position Summary and Job Duties
This position provides specialized technical assistance to Environmental Health Staff in support of GIS mapping needs as part of two Environmental Health Capacity grants. Environmental Health staff with assist the GIS Specialist by providing direct data or locations for accessing data. Data anticipated to have GIS mapping needs may include:
Radon Grant:
• Mapping exist radon data in Rock County.
• Identify radon 'hot spots' in Rock County.
• Comparing mapped radon levels to existing data on age of housing, geology, or socio-economic status.
• Identify gaps in radon testing based on population, housing, geology. socio-economic status
Groundwater Depletion Grant:
• Map all Transient Non-Community Community well locations in Rock County.
• Map high capacity well locations and high capacity well usage rates.
• Use GIS to identify areas of highest groundwater withdrawals and proximity to public wells.
• Use GIS to evaluate trends in groundwater withdrawal over time.
The work is performed as a team member in conjunction with professional Public Health staff. Expectations are that this position will support Public Health staff in meeting grant project goals in a timely manner.
This is a project position that will be limited to a 1-year period. This project position is limited to a total of 500 hours during the 1-year period. The position can be flexible on daily and weekly hours, with the exception that any single week cannot exceed 16 hours. The position will have the ability to work remote at many times, although the expectations and needs of Environmental Health Staff and requirements of grant deliverables may also require some in-office work.
15%- Core Function: Data Analysis
• Work closely with environmental health staff to identify gaps in existing home radon testing data to determine gaps in data based on population, geology, housing and socio-economic status.
60%- Core Function: GIS mapping of data
• Confer with staff regarding data access needed to create GIS maps.
• Utilize ArcGIS to prepare GIS data layers and maps that represent the goals and objectives of each grant.
60%- Core Function: Prepare GIS maps for Reports and Presentations
• Represent analyzed data and GIS maps in a format that is transferable to grant reports and external communication.
5%- Core Function: Document Mapping Process and Procedures
• Prepare documentation on the processes utilized to create GIS maps so that the maps can
be recreated or updated as necessary in the future.
5%- Perform related work as required.
• Represent the Department at appropriate meetings, both internal and external.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of department's internal and external communications.
Success Factors (KSA's)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Public Health Core Competencies
Assessment and Analysis.
• Ability to organize and analyze data, as well as to identify significance of findings and effectively report findings and recommendations
Communication
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Cultural Competency and Health Equity
• Ability to work effectively with people of different ages, cultures, readiness to learn, learning styles
Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience or coursework in GIS mapping
• Experience analyzing data and representing data visually using GIS
• Valid driver's license
• Motor vehicle in working order OR ability to obtain reliable transportation as needed
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Geography, Geoscience, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field desirable and/or
• GIS certificate and/or
• Specialized Courses in GIS and mapping and/or
• Direct experience with Esri's ArcGIS (ArcMap).
• Combination of training, education and experience will be considered.
Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, and driving.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds is not uncommon.
• Work hours may include some evenings and/or weekends to accommodate community events.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Rock County Employee
Facts and Benefits Highlights
- Rock County historic and cultural attractions:Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.
The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.
- Salary:
Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.
- Holidays (Ordinance 18.501):
The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work:
(a) New Year's Day
(b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter
(d) Memorial Day
(f) July 4th
(g) Labor Day
(h) Thanksgiving Day
(i) Friday following Thanksgiving
(j) Day before Christmas
(k) Christmas Day
(l) One Floating Holiday
(m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board.
(n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and/or Vice Chair.
For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.
For employees not working the standard work schedule see the HR Policies and Procedures.
- Vacation (Policy & Procedure Manual 5.47):
Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule:
- Health Insurance including our Wellness component:
Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.
- Sick Leave (Policy 5.39):
Sick leave pay shall commence on the first day of any period of illness due to accident, injury, or disease.
All full-time employees shall earn one sick leave day per month of continuous employment. All part-time employees whose regular workweek is sixteen hours or more shall earn one sick leave day on a prorated basis directly in relation to the normal full time employment period. All part-time employees, who work less than sixteen hours per week, shall not earn sick leave. Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue to a maximum of one hundred thirty days.
- Dental Plan:
The County offers a dental plan through Delta Dental and will pay 60% of the applicable
premium for the lowest cost plan. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of
employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.
- Vision Plan:
The County offers a vision plan which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees
can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment
period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made.
Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.
- Life Insurance:
The County provides term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan. Employees can purchase insurance in increments based on their salary, up to five times their salary. The County will contribute 20% of the cost for the first increment only - one times the employee's salary. Employees can also purchase coverage for their spouse and/or children.
*Eligibility for this benefit is tied to whether the employee is eligible for retirement benefits. (You must be expected to work for at least 12 months and 1200 hours, or have previously qualified for the WRS)
- Voluntary Benefits:
The County offers voluntary benefits which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees
can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment
period in the fall. Voluntary benefits may include: Disability, Hospital indemnity, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums for any voluntary benefits elected. Deductions are taken post tax. Please visit the Human Resources intranet page for more information.
- Deferred Compensation:
Employees can participate in one of the identified deferred compensation plans (Nationwide, Wisconsin Deferred Comp, and Security Benefits) at their own cost.
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care):
Employees can elect to put an annually IRS established amount into a flexible spending account through (EBC) to pay for their own non-reimbursed medical care expenses. Employees can also put in up to $5,000 for dependent care accounts.
If you leave County employment, you have ninety (90) days to submit expenses incurred prior to your last day.
- Retirement:
Rock County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Eligible employees are required to participate. What an employee receives at retirement is dependent upon several factors - age, length of service, salary.
Rock County and the employee make equal contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employer. The contribution rate is addressed in the employment letter.
Employees in protective status have the percentage contributions defined in their respective collective bargaining units.
Employees who have questions about their retirement benefits should contact WRS.
- Bereavement Leave (Policy 5.04):
In the event of a death an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours annually for the purpose of attending a person's wake, visitation, memorial service, funeral, or make necessary arrangements regarding the person's death, within a reasonable time after the occurrence. Reasonable time after the occurrence is defined as within six (6) months from the date of death.
No more than (32) hours can be used for the same decedent.
If additional time is required beyond the thirty-two (32) hours annually, an employee may request to use accumulated vacation, holiday, or comp-time. Sick leave can be used for a parent, spouse, or child only.
Bereavement leave cannot be accrued from one year to the next.
Bereavement leave can be used in increments of quarter hours.
A second or third shift employee may be excused from work the scheduled shift before or after the event, provided the shift begins or ends on the same calendar date of the event.
All leaves under this section shall be pror...
