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GIS Project Specialist

City of Sheboygan

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Location: Sheboygan, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 05/19/2022
Deadline to Apply: 06/05/2022
Payrate: $58,501.60 - $79,601.60
More Information: GIS Project Specialist

Summary of Job

Under the general supervision of the DPW Business Manager with the Public Works Department, the Geographic Information System (“GIS”) / Project Specialist is responsible for performing various duties related to the development and maintenance of the City’s GIS, including coverage creation, database development, quality control and output.  In addition, the position will support miscellaneous departmental needs, including assisting or leading project research in areas both within the Engineering Division, as well as other divisions within the Department of Public Works.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the development by either working independently or with a team to develop maintenance, coordination and support of the DPW GIS and EAM to advance the goals of the City’s mapping and reporting needs.  This includes digital map production, maintenance, and database activities that support the relevant geographic data.
  • Assists in the department in the development or creation of special projects or assignments.
  • Develops arc, polygon and point geographic coverages through the use of digitization and coordinate geometry under the ARC/GIS ESRI software and EAM software program on the Windows Platform environment.
  • Prepare digital data request for internal and external customers.
  • Create other digital and hardcopy maps for other government offices both within and outside the city to support daily office functions, public hearing meetings and other governmental meetings.
  • Researches and obtains source documents necessary to accurately develop geographic and analytical data.  Obtaining this documentation through significant interaction with various departments and agencies.
  • Create daily customized mapping products utilizing cartographic skills to portray data in an understandable format for the general public, interoffice use and other government offices both within and outside the City of Sheboygan (orthophotos, site plans, etc.).
  • Consults with Information Systems staff to utilize/manipulate information currently managed by IT.
  • Develops/assists in development of programs in order to streamline geographic data entry and analysis.
  • Prepare and maintain user and system documentation for all data acquisition and processing to include metadata development for all coverages.
  • Stays current with trends and developments in GIS & EAM software in order to remain current with changes and growth of GIS, both within the city operations and market trends.
  • Assist general public and office personnel with accessing land records information.
  • Analyzes data, prepares reports, memoranda and correspondence.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems, geography, computer science or urban and regional planning, plus a minimum of two years of experience with GIS, ARC/INFO and ARCVIEW software is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) and cartographic principles and techniques, ARC/INFO and ARCVIEW software.  Extensive working knowledge of G.I.S. methods and procedures for input, processing output, and development of applications.  Ability to work independently with minimal direction, ability to pay close attention to detail and to interact effectively with the general public and office staff.  Knowledge of AutoDesk drafting and mapping products would be a plus.
  • In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Friendly, positive, cooperative professional, able to work with internal and external employees, vendors, and citizens in a professional capacity.
  • Ability to create, prepare and present reports covering a variety of department needs.
  • Ability to work effectively under tight time constraints.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with individuals both inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the department.
  • Relational EAM experience and database – business Accumen.
  • Advanced knowledge of mathematical principles.