GIS Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide technical support for creating and completing maps, plots, scanning, land analysis and all other geographical related work requests that are received in the Planning/GIS department. This position is responsible for all GIS Applications and Computer Aided Drafting and Design requests. Coordinate, implement, and integrate all new data updates to the current system for accuracies in mapping. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage and coordinate all projects related to the development of the Planning/GIS Department and Indigenous Planning.
2. Develop, design, test and implement new applications, databases, and/or technologies.
3. Maintain GIS and AutoCADD drawings and inventories current maps.
4. Advise in the development of databases, utilizing CADD and Planning/GIS capabilities.
5. Assist in developing training courses for other Oneida Nation departments.
6. Assist with the development of data strategies and plans concerning departmental data.
7. Assist GIS user with data maintenance and retrieve operations to assure accurate plots and reports.
8. Maintain Metadata for GIS drawings.
9. Work with and assist in the training of technical staff.
10. Refine existing applications to reflect data changes and needs of Oneida Nation departments.
11. Work closely with the Land Management area, Registration of Deeds and Oneida Nation members providing maps for requested areas.
12. Coordinate the development of data strategies and plans concerning data used by the department.
13. Maintain plotter equipment and software.
14. Schedule, facilitate and ensure productive results from weekly team meetings and problem-solving meetings as required.
15. Maintain Microsoft Windows environment computers and software for the department.
16. Interact with Tribal, municipal and county state and federal entities as needed/requested.
17. Participate in the project layout format meetings.
18. Provide data analysis when needed for project requests.
19. Perform spatial analysis, geocoding addresses, and displaying on a map.
20. Create and edit geographic and tabular data, thematic mapping.
21. Create maps to visualize information that reveals relationships, patterns and trends not visible with text files, spreadsheets and databases.
22. Complete all requests for ArcView projects. Maintains ArcView data and Arc Info data including installation. Coverts data from Arc Info.
23. Update data on Ownership (Oneida Nation Trust) Map and maintains data.
24. Complete import and export AutoCAD data and the conversion of data.
25. Attend additional education and training to maintain state of the art knowledge of GIS technology, GIS data bases,cartography and BIA Service Center supported hardware and software.
26. Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
27. Adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
28. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of the Oneida Community, its history and culture with the ability to integrate into work.
2. Knowledge of Indian Land Law and Tribal Zoning practices.
3. Skill in operating computers and various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
4. Ability to ensure all projects and activities follow Oneida Nation codes, ordinance and law.
5. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, clients, management or other departments as well as external agencies necessary to effectively carry out job duties.
6. Ability to inform and communicate verbally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations with the ability to process information effectively, identify and define problems and make objective decisions.
7. Ability to be tactful and mature with the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities demonstrating objectivity, respect, courtesy maturity and patience.
8. Ability to plan, organize and schedule priorities efficiently and effectively, meet strict deadlines and successfully cope with stressful situations and conditions.
9. Ability and willingness to obtain additional education and training to maintain state of the art knowledge of GIS technology, GIS data bases, cartography and BIA Service Center supported hardware and software.
10. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters. (Must sign a confidentiality statement prior to employment.)
11. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
12. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Nation’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field.