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Commissioners authorize up to $78,000 hire for 911 addressing/GIS coordinator as county expands mapping duties
Summary
Hunt County commissioners authorized offering up to $78,000 (plus vehicle allowance) for a candidate to fill the 911 addressing/GIS coordinator role, citing expanded responsibilities tied to zoning and voter redistricting needs.
The Hunt County Commissioners’ Court on Monday authorized staff to offer up to $78,000 in annual salary, plus the county car allowance, for a 911 addressing/GIS coordinator to replace a retiring employee and expand county mapping services.
Judge Stovall described a recommended candidate who currently performs GIS addressing work for Lubbock, holds a relevant bachelor's degree and is pursuing a master’s in GIS at Texas A&M. The judge said the position will grow as the county implements zoning changes around Lake Tawakoni and as redistricting and other departments require more precise mapping. "If we don't... have that position, we're wasting our time trying to do the zoning because we won't do a very good job with it," the judge said.
Staff said the position was budgeted near $72,000 (the salary of the prior incumbent, Kathy) but the candidate sought higher pay; the court discussed offers in the $75,000–$80,000 range. One commissioner moved to "split the difference" at $78,000; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff noted the hire might require a small budget adjustment and that the position is technically a department-head role that includes a county vehicle that is used for inspections and field work.
Sandy (county staff) and others described functions the coordinator would perform: 911 addressing, importing survey and plat data into county systems, updating zoning maps, and supporting voter precinct mapping. Staff estimated the candidate could start "probably by the first of the month" and emphasized the county could grow the position into a broader community development/GIS department lead in the future.
Why it matters: commissioners said accurate GIS capacity is needed to support zoning, road work, elections redistricting and other county services. The court authorized a salary offer and directed staff to implement the hire, with possible small budget adjustments to cover the higher pay.
