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GIS SPECIALIST

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Department: MIS

Hiring Rate: $39,574.00

Salary Range: $41,552.00 - $59,361.00

GIS SPECIALIST

General Statement of Duties

Performs skilled computerized map drafting and related technical work in the creation of layers and the and maintenance of the County's GIS including the E911 database.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class works in the MIS Department and performs technical work in the operation of the Geographical Information System (GIS) computer software and hardware to create layers and to prepare maps for a variety of land record, utilities, electoral districts, schools, emergency response, addressing and for other County purposes. The employee is responsible for activities such as up dating and maintaining GIS centerline and address files and for providing updated maps to emergency responders and others as needed, and includes field work for location and photographing. Employees must exercise considerable initiative and analytical judgment in the development or acquisition and maintenance of G.I.S. hardware and software, and in the preparation of maps and other records. Employee must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with County personnel, contractors, vendors and the general public. Work is performed under general direction and is evaluated through conferences, the analysis of program achievements and feedback from system users.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Coordinates and oversees County GIS databases; merges data to master file and ensures databases are consistent; deletes outdated files.

Creates and updates a variety of data layers to allow creation of information, including maps, for purposes such as rescue and fire districts, elections districts, subdivisions, census data, utilities, easements, 911 centerlines, etc.

Updates GIS centerline and address files in the GIS system database by determining appropriate information and addresses; enters street ranges and addresses on all applicable layers; provides updated map and database information to emergency responders and others as needed.

Provides County departments with GIS output data for viewing, distribution and location identification in the form of maps, digital files and internet pages.

Oversees use and maintenance of GIS computer program and hardware; develops and implements applications of program based on County and departmental needs; installs new software; produces custom maps based on user requests; uses plotter to print maps.

Trains County employees and others, as appropriate, in use of GIS system; provides technical support to users assisting and working with them to troubleshoot operational problems, diagnosing errors in operation or program function, and resolving or referring problems to vendor.

Develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures concerning research, documentation and processing of maps and other land records to ensure quality control.

Prepares or receives and installs program upgrades, updating user manuals as appropriate; reviews new software and hardware and recommends acquisitions, administers the licensing agreements with vendors for software updates.

Goes into the field to locate items for inclusion in the database such as hydrants and signs; uses GPS location equipment; takes photos of property for use in location assistance.

Prints and laminates posters for various departments.

Additional Job Duties

Performs other related work as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of programming techniques and for GIS programs in use and related software, operating systems, computers, and peripheral equipment used n GIS systems.

Considerable knowledge of terminology, methods and forms used in keeping land records and their use in GIS systems.

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system analysis and design.

Working knowledge of geographical areas and subdivisions in the County.

Working knowledge of the organization and functions of county government and the GIS information needed for operational issues.

Skill in the use of computer-driven data entry and drafting equipment.

Skill in prioritizing, organizing and coordinating work flow among a variety of projects.

Ability to read and interpret registered land survey to plot and/or digitize a cadastral map.

Ability to read, interpret and apply programs in the operation of an electronic computer and its auxiliary equipment.

Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with County and other governmental personnel, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical system users.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pound of force frequently.

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures, operate a computer terminal, perform mechanical tasks in the computer environment, do extensive reading, and do visual inspections of computer parts and automated data.

Desirable Experience and Training

Bachelor's Degree in geography, information technology, or a related field and some experience in GIS mapping (ArcGIS) or related work or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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