Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer

Storey County

$92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.
  • 8 years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including data management and shapefile manipulation.
  • Experience in technical leadership, project coordination, and providing training preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in state or local government or similar public sector.
  • Valid Nevada Class C Driver License required.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background investigation preferred.
  • Military experience applicable to this role may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement policies and strategies for GIS operations.
  • Oversee the administration of the county's GIS systems.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance for GIS functions.
  • Coordinate project tasks and deliverables within the team.
  • Supervise or lead staff as assigned in GIS-related functions.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement.
  • Complete medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families at no cost.
  • HSA employer contribution plan and PPO buy-up plan options available.
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, accrual-based.
  • 120 hours of paid sick leave per year, plus paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Salary : $92,759.65 Annually
Location : Storey County Court House, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Storey County Assessor, the incumbent is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, overseeing, and coordinating technical work, policies, strategic planning, and other duties in the administration of the county's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This position works with a high level of independence and autonomy implementing, managing, and coordinating the county's enterprise GIS systems within the Storey County Assessor's Office. The position provides technical leadership and guidance related to GIS functions and may be assigned lead or supervisory responsibilities.
Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements

  • Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
    • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education;
    • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree with emphasis in geography, GIS, cartography, land surveying, or closely related field may be preferred;
    • Eight (8) years of progressively responsible GIS experience, entering and managing data, manipulating shapefiles, maintaining GIS databases, and producing finished GIS products;
    • Experience providing technical leadership, project coordination, training, or lead direction is preferred;
    • Five (5) years of experience working in a state or local government or another public sector environment is preferred;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver License.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.
  • Military experience applicable to the duties of this position may be preferred.

Additional Information
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement; 100% paid employee medical, dental and vision; 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision; HSA employer contribution plan, and PPO buy-up plan option; Nevada Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement option; 3 weeks paid vacation (per accrual); 120 hours paid sick leave per year; paid holidays.

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