CLOSING DATE & TIME: AUGUST 11, 2021 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under direction, performs a variety of professional duties in support of the District’s GIS programs within assigned departments; analyzes and implements GIS tools needed to visualize complex issues; establishes strong working relationships with local jurisdictions for data gathering and analysis; trains and assists end users in using new and modified systems capabilities; maintains and updates GIS-related databases; generates a diverse range of GIS exhibits, maps, and graphs; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and digital data conversion, manipulation, and analysis.
- Operational characteristics of a diverse range of GIS systems and tools.
- Database administration principles, methods, and techniques.
- Technology, hardware and software, and platforms related to GIS systems.
- Principles and practices of application development, including the tools and utilities used in GIS systems.
- Principles and practices of project management.
- Programming methods and techniques.
- Mathematical and statistical procedures commonly supported by systems applications.
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Record keeping principles and procedures.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Provide professional level support to a diverse range of GIS-related projects and programs.
- Assess user needs and recommend appropriate GIS hardware, software, and systems to meet these needs.
- Maintain and administer GIS databases.
- Generate a variety of maps, graphs, charts, and exhibits.
- Develop documentation and informational materials and train users in GIS applications.
- Test and debug applications programmed for GIS purposes.
- Prepare technical system documentation.
- Organize, plan, and complete projects and maintain software change management for GIS programs.
- Interpret, apply, and explain technical materials to non-technical users.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the design and development of GIS systems and applications.
EDUCATION: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geography/geographic science, geographic information systems, or a related field.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None