Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and/or databases. Specialists create test data and evaluate test results to determine system/application performance and identify potential errors.  Specialists design, develop, and modify system applications, programs, and/or databases.   GIS Specialists analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data in order to identify spatial relationships.  Specialists design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., AcrGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL) in order to develop and map thematic layers of GIS data (e.g., administrative areas, site addresses, ownership and tax parcels, health trends, Orthophotos, etc.). GIS Specialists create and modify system documentation and user guides.  Specialists train others in order to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.  They provide assistance to programmers/analysts or other personnel.   GIS Specialists serve as on site administrators for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems.  GIS Specialist do not have any supervisory responsibilities.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health, election coordination) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data in order to identify spatial relationships.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of geospatial and tabular data records by reviewing spreadsheets, legal descriptions, aerial maps, paper or digital drawings or ArcGIS/ESRI data in order to identify data errors and ensure all Geographic Information System (GIS) database information is correct and up-to-date.
• Creates, maintains, and updates a Geographic Information System (GIS) database by updating or entering tabular or geospatial data using specialized GIS software (e.g., Esri, ArcInfo, ArcGIS) to ensure GIS data is up-to-date.
• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• Produces, maintains, and distributes data layers, maps, tables, or reports by performing data extraction and various spatial analysis techniques using GIS database and various reporting software in order to provide requested information and meet user needs.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
• Engages on cross-department/municipality projects by working with others to establish goal and deadlines for projects, performing duties within scope of the project, and communicating throughout projects (e.g., attending meetings, producing reports) to stay informed or communicate progress towards goals.
• Conducts training by creating training materials and facilitating training sessions in order to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Option A:

• Work experience as a GIS Tech II in the Merit System 
• Experience using GIS software (e.g., ARCGIS, Map Info) to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically), data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data), map creation (e.g., web services, creating layers).

Option B:

• Work experience using GIS software (e.g., ARCGIS, Map Info) to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically), data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data), map creation (e.g., web services, creating layers).
• Work experience creating and maintaining GIS relational databases (e.g., ArcGIS, MapInfo, MapOracle, Access, SQL).
• Work experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, Arc GIS data reporting, Power BI)

Option C:

Associate’s Degree or above in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

GIS Certification.

COMPETENCIES:

• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Leadership & Management.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Training & Facilitation.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of automated mapping and information processing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) computer system operations.
• Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) hardware (e.g., plotters and scanners) data communication and network methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of GPS systems used for mapping.
• Knowledge of ESRI software (e.g., MapInfo, Arc/Info, ArcGIS, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.