Job Description

Salary

$61,049.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location

Tax Department, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

414-2025-201

Department

Tax Administration

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

12/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description

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The Orange County Tax Administration Department has an opening for a GIS Database Administrator.

The work involves the responsibility of senior-level specialized, analytical, and applications support in multiple functional areas requiring geographical information system (GIS) geospatial data and mapping resources. An employee in this class performs challenging technical tasks using ESRI, ArcGIS, and ArcPRO software, SDE Database, SQL Server and/or other interactive application software to support the reliable operation of GIS across Orange County Government departments.

Key responsibilities include analyzing user requirements; project management; creating, integrating, and maintaining interactive GIS applications and databases; and managing system architecture and integration with other systems, workflow and system modifications and enhancements. Performs moderately demanding tasks to assist in the customization of software and applications.


Work is performed under general direction from the GIS and Land Records Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within local, state, and federal regulations and procedures, prioritizing multiple work assignments, planning and accomplishing projects, addressing customer needs and initiative in work methods. An employee in this position does not supervise staff but may supervise the development of custom GIS applications, including overseeing outside developers when utilized. Does related work as required.

Background Check is required.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.


https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1300580

NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field

AND

four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in GIS administration, development, and application support;

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.


All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities

Supplemental Information

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Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; + Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period and 16.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical) + Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
+ Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance + Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
+ Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance + Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance + Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
+ Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability + Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans + Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year) Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) + 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
+ 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
+ 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
+ 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
+ 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
+ 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) + 96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

Employer

Orange County Government

Address

131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor



Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278

Phone

919-245-2550

Website

http://www.orangecountync.gov