JOB SUMMARY

This position participates in the development, implementation, maintenance and use of the GIS system in multiple City departments; and performs related professional and technical work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in maintaining of the Enterprise ArcSDE enterprise geodatabases;
• Assists in developing and maintaining GIS web applications for use by city departments and the public, publishing GIS web services, and assisting in maintaining GIS website;
• Provides technical assistance to city departments, other government agencies, and the public; provides/coordinates training for City employees in GIS procedures and software;
• Coordinates and participates in the development, implementation, maintenance and use of the GIS system in multiple City departments;
• Analyzes GIS technology requirements of City departments; develops plans to implement new or modified technology to help meet departments’ needs;
• Researches, evaluates, recommends and implements new GIS technologies, applications and hardware systems;
• Maintains inventory of GIS system hardware and software;
• Coordinates activities within the core GIS group, including orthophotography, topography, tax mapping, annexations, boundary changes, etc.;
• Maintains quality control for information entered into the GIS system and for existing map products;
• Researches, develops and establishes methodologies for map automation using the GIS;
• Performs field data collection utilizing various GPS/mobile equipment;
• Assists with the acquisition, quality control, accuracy checking and cataloging of all new orthophotography and topographic maps; directs and participates in the preparation, digitizing and editing of maps;
• Provides general geographic and geodetic control information to the City, other agencies and the public as requested;
• Provides weekday, after-hours and weekend primary support for GIS systems;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility;
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.;
• Assists in City Addressing in collaboration with Richland County Addressing Coordinator;
• Develops and deploys mobile survey applications;
• Attends training, seminars and conferences as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree computer science, geography or closely related field;
• Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
• Experience with GIS software, including ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, 20 pounds occasionally, or routine keyboard operations.