GIS SPECIALIST

NATURE OF WORK 

This characterization includes particular specialized dimension work of more than normal trouble and duty, including geospatial information the board, spatial examination, and cartography utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) inside the neighborhood government endeavor condition.


A worker in this characterization is in charge of the fruitful creation, upkeep and refresh of complex database data and support of GIS activities and activities. The essential capacity of this position is to perform profoundly gifted specialized obligations to make, keep up and refresh GIS databases relating to the City's business zones. Furthermore, the occupant oversees GIS related tasks and applications. Obligations incorporate building up, executing and keeping up guidelines and systems for the database the board and advancement, documentation, field information gathering, GIS investigation, delineate and web maps. The worker is relied upon to practice extensive activity, free judgment, and watchfulness when performing doled out assignments. Work is of better than expected trouble and necessitates that the representative has some past learning of information social event and investigation strategies, information of cutting edge PC applications in GIS. The heading is gotten from the GIS Coordinator, GIS Manager and IT senior supervisory group associated with illustrating work and occasionally surveying work and achievements through gatherings, venture achievements, one-on-ones, and execution assessments.

PART TIME SCHEDULE: 26 hours per week

Examples of Duties

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

• Develops and implements standards for data input and maintenance, map production, field data collection, and metadata creation
• Assists with the development of GIS applications and models that enable spatial data analysis and queries, and develops tools and programs to automate routine GIS related tasks
• Creates, maintains and updates spatial and tabular data associated with the City Department's GIS databases using Esri ArcGIS Desktop 10.x software
• Updates and creates GIS maps of the City utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater lines, fire hydrants, water and sewer valves, sewer manholes and other similar facilities
• Utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and Esri ArcPad GPS software to collect, edit and update geographic coordinates and attributes
• Collects data from a variety of public and private sources
• Maintains awareness of project status; prepares and submits status reports
• Performs intermediate to advanced GIS analysis functions, and creates maps and reports to communicate results
• Prepares and interprets electronic and hard copy drawings, surveys, field notes, source documents, and other spatial data for GIS conversion
• Performs quality control of all data, which includes spatial alignment, attribute checks, topology validation, and other quality control measures to ensure accuracy
• Documents work and creates metadata
• Provides training and support for users
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals within all City departments
• Operates a variety of office and specialized equipment in the performance of job tasks, including computers and peripherals such as plotters, printers and scanners
• Performs related work as required

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or closely related field
• PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

 
EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with Esri geodatabases and the creation of spatial and tabular GIS data, Esri software, specifically ArcGIS 10.x and related products, and SQL Server and other RDBMS skills
• Related supervisory experience desirable
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD is a plus

  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
Work Environment:  

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and data center rooms and closets with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work varied hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays.

 
Sensory: 

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

 
Physical:  

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist under desks and around furniture; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.  Occasional climbing on ladder or stool to reach or mount equipment.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
 

• Considerable knowledge of GIS concepts
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of GIS database development, management and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, algebra and coordinate systems
• Considerable knowledge and working experience with GIS products including, but not limited to, Esri products such as ArcGIS Desktop 10.x and ArcPad
• Considerable knowledge and experience collecting field data to be loaded into a GIS
• Reasonable knowledge of principle, practices and standards of geospatial metadata
• Working knowledge of plotters, scanners, CD burners, and GPS equipment
• Ability to interpret field survey and inspection notes and to incorporate them into GIS layers
• Ability to accurately maintain City records and maps
• Ability to manage multiple projects successfully
• Ability to research and interpret GIS datasets, aerial imagery and related GIS renderings
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of instructions and supervision
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to provide effective customer service
• Skill in data creation and editing with Esri and ArcGIS products
• Skill in the operation of personal computers, related peripherals and various software packages
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing to individuals as well as groups
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise other employees
• Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions
• Ability to evaluate the impact of alternative courses of action and evaluate circumstances of an innovative, new or unprecedented nature
• Ability to work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors, City officials, outside agencies and the general public.

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