GIS Specialist

Nature of Work 
This position involves developing, operating, and maintaining the enterprise GIS systems. Responsibilities include GIS program planning, management and coordination, GIS and infrastructure mapping and database management, GIS application development, conducting or assisting with GIS software department training, and maintenance of the GIS internet/intranet sites. Work involves creating and updating public and associated private infrastructure GIS datasets; map production using ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite; database manipulation and data entry; and maintaining records of installed infrastructure. This position may also provide technical support for computer users, assist others in the department relating to project scheduling, budget preparation and infrastructure management and may also be responsible for system administration for both software and hardware, including maintenance and installation.

Starting Salary: $61,251 to $72,060/year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $90,075. 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY JULY 27, 2014, WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Assist with plans and procedures for the development and use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to meet the needs of the Department. 

• Implement, operate, and maintain an enterprise wide GIS. 
• Prepares functional description of the system, including application specification, identification of user interfaces, documentation of data sources, database design, data flow diagrams, project cost and schedule planning and reporting resource requirements. 
• Develop, maintain, and administer a departmental GIS work plan. 
• Acts as liaison between department and outside agencies or other departments in accomplishing system applications. 
• Maintain and enhance databases for all areas of the Department. 
• Develop GIS applications to enhance efficiency and use of the GIS. 
• Coordinate integration of internal and external GIS with other departments, divisions, systems, and functions. 

*Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases for the Department. 

• Assist in the planning, development, and administration of spatial and attribute data sets. 
• Create and update public and associated private infrastructure GIS datasets 
• Coordinate base map administration with other department divisions. 
• Prepare and edit mapping themes; prepare and print maps or produce electronic maps to meet specified needs for Engineering staff and others. 
• Apply policies and procedures to GIS data for quality control and quality assurance. 
• Develop and implement databases and applications for department records. 
• Perform database management, manipulation and data entry 
• Support the management of departmental infrastructure using field inventory data. 
• Maintain and improve current department GIS databases and applications. 

*Provide public service to consultants, developers, citizens, and other agencies. 

• Work with other departments and governmental offices in developing and maintaining GIS databases for multiple users. 
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information about Department infrastructure. 
• Coordinate with other governmental GIS groups. 
• Prepare technical information for Boards, Councils, City staff agencies, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations. 

*Provide or assist with training and guidance to department and division personnel on GIS, design, or other mapping requirements. 

• Assist in recommending, operating, and maintaining software and hardware systems for use in GIS program. 
• Furnish training and technical support to internal GIS customers and other users of GIS data and applications. 
• Select, install, and support computer hardware and software. 

Perform other related duties as assigned 

• Assist in developing budgets and schedules involving GIS applications, computer hardware and software. 
• Update, modify and expand GIS related intranet/internet sites. 
• Insure hardware maintenance, software installation and maintenance, and troubleshoot system problems. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience 
Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or related field such as geography, planning, civil engineering, or computer science, with an emphasis in GIS coursework and training; AND three (3) years of full-time employment experience with geographic information systems mapping and database management using ESRI ArcGIS software or its equivalent 

Licenses and Certifications 
Valid MN driver’s license 

Desirable Qualifications 
Experience with: 

• Network operating systems and Microsoft Office programs 
• ArcObjects programming 
• SQL Server and/or Oracle database administration 
• Website development 
• Trimble PROXR, GeoXT, or similar GPS units