Grade 19:  Starting salary $62,109.00 annually.  Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All Specialties:
•Designs, implements, and maintains a variety of digital maps, reports, and data.
•Performs spatial analyses of geographic data using ESRI programs.
•Designs, creates, and maintains GIS tools written in VBA, XML, Python, Data Interoperability or other similar programs.
•Designs, develops and implements feature datasets for use by GIS and agency users; creates and presents technical and program information to a variety of audiences.
•Develops and implements QA/QC procedures for data; researches a variety of digital information.
•Develops and maintains documentation of GIS tools and data.
•Provides training and support to GIS software, tools web mapping applications.
•Performs work on special projects in GIS in support of other business needs.
•Collaborates with Information Services staff and stakeholders on changes associated with system implementations, conversions, and upgrades and aligns planning initiatives with community needs and sustainability goals.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING
•Receives limited supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
All Specialties
•Bachelors’ degree in geography, GIS, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
•Three  years’  progressively  responsible  experience  in  conducting  GIS  analyses  and  modeling  and developing and implementing GIS mapping products and business processes.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Information Systems
•GISP or PMP Certification.
•Knowledge of programming languages.
•Experience using Enterprise Geodatabase functionality.

Water Resources
•Experience with open-source satellite datasets (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel).
•Proficient in applying machine learning techniques to geospatial analysis, including pattern recognition and feature detection in satellite imagery.
•Familiarity with cloud computing and data warehousing tools (e.g., AWS S3).
•Experience with other geospatial data types, such as LiDAR. 

JOB DIMENSIONS
•Knowledge of relational databases and spatial statistics.
•Knowledge of statistical and spatial analysis, data interoperability, geo-processing, 3D visualization and multi-editor practices, basic cartography methodologies and GPS equipment and operations.
•Knowledge of geographical and planning principles to use GIS tools.
•Ability to interpret state and local government laws and regulations relating to water/sewer.
•Ability to utilize data management software (spreadsheets and databases), geographic information systems software, and digital mapping techniques.
•Ability to plan and coordinate project activities.
•Ability to utilize presentation software and internet tools.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
•Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS