Duties Summary
Researches, analyzes, designs, and produces the full range and variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) projects and applications; participates in the design and maintenance of the GIS database; and performs other related duties as required. 

One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Highway Maintenance Division in Hilo. 

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited.  Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)  

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.  Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.  

Examples of Duties

• Manages data entry projects to produce thematic map data and reports using GIS software.
• Designs and produces thematic map data and applications.
• Writes computer programs to format data; assists in developing and maintaining the database for map production, i.e., attribute tables, data sets, and geodatabases.
• Develops workflow systems to ensure efficient and timely updating.
• Manages datum and projections to ensure proper overlay of data sets; converts projections as necessary.
• Develops metadata format.
• Meets with department representatives to develop and determine GIS needs.
• Researches, analyzes, and designs GIS projects and applications requiring writing programs to meet user's needs.
• Determines appropriate security systems.
• Conducts more complex GIS analysis involving statistics, multiple data sets, and appropriate extensions, i.e., network, spatial, and 3D analyst; prepares reports with tables, charts, or map layouts.
• Manages aerial photograph and remote sensing projects; investigates and verifies geographic and land use data by making physical inspections.
• Analyzes and interprets aerial photographs or hard copy maps to delineate elevations, wetlands, vegetation, agricultural, urban land, and other geographic and land use characteristics.
• Enters delineated map data and descriptive information into GIS through digitizing, key entry, scanning, converting computer aided drafting (CAD) files, global positioning system (GPS) coordinates, hyperlinking to other files, or other standard map data entry procedures.
• Develops and maintains project files.
• Trains departmental employees in GIS as requested.
• May supervise and review the work of assigned personnel.
• Assists other agencies and the public with information requests, or prepares information to be made available to the public; determines appropriate disclaimers and caveats.
• May operate a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, urban or land use planning, computer science, or a related field (attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• two (2) years of responsible experience using GIS software in design and production of thematic maps and other applications, and
• one (1) year of which shall have included the design and maintenance of GIS data set, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing, as applicable to the position.  You will be
• required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a valid driver's license.  (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Public Works requires a valid driver's license.)  

Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.  An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.  

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. 
 
Note:  In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency.  If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. 

Knowledge of:  geography as it applies to GIS; concepts and principles of GIS; basic principles and terminology of mapping, cartography, surveying, photogrammetry, and land use planning; database, word processing, and spreadsheet programs; operations, characteristics, and capabilities of various types of GIS programs, computer, and peripheral equipment; various types of datums and projections, imagery types and analysis, computer programming language; GIS and relational database management concepts and theories, statistics; and research methods and techniques.

Ability to:  analyze, correlate, and evaluate thematic map data and records; prepare maps, graphics, data printouts, and written reports; use computer to enter and process text data files; assign, supervise, and review the work of others; maintain effective working relationships with others; and formulate ideas and present them clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light