24-06073 Geoprocessing Specialist II

The Office of Property Valuation has an opening for a Geoprocessing Specialist II in the Division of Minerals Taxation, Unmined Coal Property Tax Branch. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to elected officials, staff, and other managers.

As a Geoprocessing Specialist II for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will provide direct technical assistance to PVAs and local officials to resolve tax matters.

1.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and updates coal mine ability maps and assesses properties using those maps and annual mine maps.
• Uses Geographic Information System (GIS) digitally to prepare various maps depicting coal seams, property ownership, coal leases, tax districts, etc.
• Uses coal ISOPACH maps, mine maps and other sources of information, the employee will develop and update mine ability maps that the data supports.
• Resolves Taxpayer protest as assigned
• Represents Division in meetings and hearings professionally and competently

The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills to work with taxpayers in person or over the telephone and in writing, sometimes in confrontational situations.

2.  Additional / Supplemental information:

• Required to successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check(fingerprint check).
• Required to comply with all tax laws
• Mostly at a desk using a computer and telephone
• Some travel for training and education
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules

3.  Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have successfully completed six semester hours in computer science, data processing, or geographic information system courses.
   
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years experience in geoprocessing.
   
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's of science degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
   
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: One year experience in geoprocessing will substitute for the six semester hour requirement. Experience in manual mapping techniques, photogrammetry, or land surveying will substitute for the bachelor's degree on the basis of 18 months experience for one year of education.
   
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

4.  Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact James Wallen at James.Wallen@ky.gov or 502-564-2443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D