Grade 20:  Salary starts at  $70,179.00 annually.  Rate of pay depends on qualifications. 

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies, analyzes, maintains, supports, designs, develops/configures and upgrades GIS software applications (in-house and third party software) to ensure processes and functionality of the applications comply with the organization processes and regulations.
• Researches, plans, develops, tests, and implements internal and external interfaces between existing and new system applications and the Enterprise GIS to produce seamless integration that complies with processing and business requirements.
• Creates and edits spatial web-based and mobile mapping applications.
• Conducts usability testing for spatial web-based and mobile mapping applications before implementation.
• Troubleshoots issues with existing or developed spatial web-based and mobile mapping applications.
• Supports  the  GIS  user  community  in  the  resolution  of  problems  with  the  software  applications functionality.
• Researches  and  corrects  problems  with  the  GIS  applications  during  production  processing  in  an efficient and timely manner ensuring system recovery and integrity.
• Develops and maintains documentation of applications that describes the processing and maintains the support of the GIS applications.
• Assists, trains, and educates the user community in the research for new approaches to improve processing and the use of GIS software.
• Maintains  professional  interaction  with  the  GIS  applications  staff  and  user  community  to  ensure adequate system functionality, promote team participation and encourage user confidence in the applications staff quality service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
DECISION MAKING

• This position works under limited supervision.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS, Management Information Systems or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Four years' progressively responsible experience in designing, developing, testing, implementing and supporting GIS applications.

 
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• GISP or PMP Certification.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Apps.
• Experience with Latitude Geographic Geocortex.
• Knowledge of programming languages.
• Experience with Enterprise Geodatabase functionality.

 
JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of relational database and spatial statistics.
• Knowledge of GIS principles, practices, capabilities and limitations with demonstrated proficiency in GIS solution and data integration, geo-processing models, web-based and mobile spatial applications, and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, and Crystal report writer.
• Ability to plan and coordinate project activities.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Ability to utilize data management software (spreadsheets and databases), geographic information systems software, and digital mapping techniques.
• Ability to proficiently use relational databases such as Oracle or MS SQL Server.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, consultants and governmental agencies.
• Ability to be proficient in web-based and mobile GIS system applications, in particular, ESRI ArcGIS Server and Latitude Geographic's Geocortex.
• Ability to be proficient in the use of programming tool such as: Visual Studio .NET, Web Services, REST API, XML, AJAX, PL/SQL developer, JavaScript, and AngularJs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS