Example of Duties
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and installs GIS systems which includes developing maps; updating databases; developing new applications; and modifying and updating current systems.
• Prepares a variety of specialized GIS maps and related documents.
• Performs complex data analyses using ArcGIS and related extensions, relational databases and other computer software.
• Prepares a variety of reports and/or other written correspondence related to GIS activities, programs, and tasks.
• Provides technical support to department as needed; responds to requests for information from internal departments; confers with internal departments to determine data and GIS needs.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in geographic information science or a related field. 
• Three years experience with a GIS database.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License and Certifications
Possess a valid drivers license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• GIS principles, practices, and structures;
• Intermediate understanding of ArcGIS Online;
• Spatial and relational data analysis, data management and analytical modeling;
• Map scales and projections;
• Cartography design and mapping principles;
• General infrastructure principles;
• Business processes and workflows;
• Mathematical and statistical principles;
• Drafting technology;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Installing and updating GIS systems;
• Utilizing field equipment, including GPS and ipads;
• Maintaining and updating databases;
• Performing mathematical and statistical calculations;
• Utilizing a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. 

Physical Requirements:
 
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. 
• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.