Geographic Information System(GIS)

GIS is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, storing, updating, manipulating, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.

Responsibilities of the GIS Coordinator include:

• Update the GIS system and tax maps daily with ownership splits and combines that take place in the county and city of St. Joseph.
  
• Provide customers the opportunity to purchase GIS maps and custom GIS maps to meet their needs.
  
• Provide maps for departments in the Courthouse as requested.
  
• Organize meetings with the City of St. Joseph to continuing our work together using the GIS system.
  
• Maintain data layers for the WebGIS
  
• Maintain data layers for the City of St. Joseph and their Planning and Zoning Department.
  
• Create and maintain layers for the following departments within the Courthouse:
  

1. Clerk's Office
   
2. Assessor's Office
   
3. Planning and Zoning
   
4. Road and Bridge
   
5. Emergency Management
   
6. Sheriff's Department