GIS Specialist (Planning - AGIS)

Position Summary

Design and implement assigned GIS projects supporting the generation of customized maps and geographic analysis reports; maintain and update geographic data in the City's Geographic Information System (GIS); and provide geographic information to City departments, outside agencies and the public.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• Utilize ArcGIS software to edit, analyze, model, and display geographic data in the form of tabular reports and/or customized maps.
• Meet with end users to determine GIS needs and output format. Design, implement, and monitor assigned projects to ensure client needs are met.
• Participate in the design and development of new GIS database layers; perform database maintenance on assigned GIS database layers.
• Provide geographic information to the City Council, other City departments, outside organizations and the public; respond to telephone inquiries for geographic information.
• May assist with the creation of current Zone and Address Atlases; participate in the maintenance of the official City GIS data used in these atlases.
• May perform map digitizing and record data from record drawings, plats, and property descriptions.
• Convert files generated in computer-aided design (CAD) software of plats into the City standard GIS format and coordinate system; work with applicants to ensure that the submitted files meet City requirements.
• Prepare to modify (add, edit, delete) GIS features from various GIS database layers representing a multitude of different infrastructure assets, geo-spatial records, and inventory.
• When applicable, Collect filed plats from the County Clerk's Office and research any changes to City surroundings that affect official maps; take appropriate action to include information in maps.
• Develop special symbols, legends and logos for use as indicators on maps; update new landmarks to include in maps.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within assigned area; provide directions as needed.
• Provide informal GIS training and technology transfer to other City department staff as needed; participate in citywide meetings to assist in facilitating knowledge of assigned division goals and objectives.
• Attend staff meetings as required; coordinate work schedules to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain awareness of applicable revisions to GIS software; learn new revisions and apply information to GIS tasks and projects.
• Importing and exporting tabular datasets to and from ArcGIS software and other tabular dataset software like MS Excel

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and prepare statistical and analytical geographic reports.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of computer-graphics production and infrastructure and/or planning mapping.
• Supply graphic information to various agencies and the general public.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems (GIS), computer science, geography, planning or cartography; and

Two (2) years of GIS editing, cartography or urban geography experience.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.