GIS Principal

St. Louis County currently has an opening for a GIS Principal who performs specialized technical work planning, administering and supporting geographic information systems and services to meet user needs.

Distinguishing Features of Work:
An employee in this class leads the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and security of geographical information systems, technology, techniques and services to meet multi-user goals. Duties include applications systems and web services development; data management of operating systems; administration and support of GIS software, servers, and infrastructure; and the provision of technical training sessions, guidance and support to GIS users and staff. The work is performed independently within the limits of general operating policies, procedures, and program objectives, under the general direction of assigned supervisory staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), geography, computer science, information technology, or related field of study (all degrees must include course work in GIS) AND four years of direct GIS experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. 

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Office or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions