A geographic information
system (GIS) is a computer mapping system capable of assembling, storing,
manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information (i.e. spatial
data).
What is a GIS used for?
Local governments (Counties/Cities) typically involve a variety of agencies
including assessors, auditors, engineering, planning, public works, public
safety, recorders, treasurers, and zoning. These agencies are relying more on
GIS technology to plan new land developments, determine tax valuations, maintain
real estate land records, manage public works networks, route emergency
vehicles, analyze crime and accident patterns, manage transportation systems and
study environmental issues.
GIS and Digital Mapping At Home
Increasingly GIS, GPS, and digital mapping is becoming integrated into our
lives. From the Marion County Beacon web site, to our "smartphones", to our
in-car GPS units, these fields of information are becoming part of our daily
lives. And, as these fields grow more and more data is becoming available, both
current and historical. The Marion County GIS/Web Department now has a page of
information and resources available to access this information at home.
Click here to view the GIS and Digital Mapping At Home page.
Old Paddle Boat Found On Des Moines River Below
Dam
Click here for aerial photo of location
Oblique Imagery Now Available On Beacon
A new type of aerial imagery is now available on the Marion County Assessor's
Beacon website. Click on the link below for a description and
instructions on how to use this new imagery.
Description and Instructions
Marion County Beacon Website
GIS Coordinator Job
Responsibilities and Duties:
The GIS Coordinator will work in planning, organizing, and directing GIS
activities within Marion County, Iowa. The Coordinator will report to the Marion
County, Iowa GIS Commission Chair.
Work involves responsibility for providing technical expertise
and supervision for the day-to-day implementation and operation of GIS within
the context of programs and policy directives.
Duties also include coordinating GIS activities of all
departments, managing GIS vendor contracts, planning and organizing system
development activities and other GIS project management activities.
Other activities include:
 Manages GIS
resources for Marion County, Iowa,
Determines
user needs with input from user departments,
Manages
contracts with GIS hardware, software, and data conversion vendors, and other
providers of GIS products and services,
Assists in
preparation of annual budget for GIS operations, capital expenditures, and
professional services,
Work with
and coordinate the Marion County, Iowa GIS Committee,
Perform
related work as required,
Coordination of the Marion County Geographical Information System (GIS) and the
various departmental web sites.
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