GIS Specialist

1. May lead and support GIS Techs on the more technical aspects of GIS.
2. Maintains and updates City facility maps, including but not limited to parcels, streets, water, wastewater, storm drain, right of way, easements, and other misc. layers using ESRI and AutoCAD software.
3. Researches, analyzes, interprets and presents geographic information.
4. Reviews and interprets data such as documents, maps, aerial photographs and legal descriptions.
5. Uses GIS software functions to enter, edit, and update GIS spatial data, including points, lines, and polygons, and attribute data into databases or layers, following standard procedures.
6. Develops and maintains links between various databases.
7. Performs GIS data Quality Assurance and Quality Control. This includes conducting mapping research, in the field and in the office, to resolve conflicting information. Researches, tests, and recommends modifications or customization of GIS software to maintain data integrity.
8. Organizes and audits metadata and prepares systems standard specifications and documentation for new data features.
9. Creates maps using ESRI ArcPro and AutoCAD software for internal/external customers using geo-spatial data.
10. Provides City GIS database information and data for use by the public, other City departments, and outside agencies.
11. Provides specialized GIS customer service. Interprets requests from internal and external customers for data, maps and reports.
12. Provides user training in the use of GIS software, standards, and applications; coordinates and schedules training classes; develops, maintains, verifies, and updates operational procedures and documentation.
13. Operates GIS-specific hardware including large format plotters and scanners.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or a related field and three years of experience providing GIS support using ESRI GIS desktop software.

Knowledge of:

Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems
Cartographic and addressing concepts
Software applications relating to spatial data such as ArcPro, AutoCAD, etc.
Spatial data and concepts, shapefiles, and geodatabases
GIS feature creation, editing, and geoprocessing
Reading and interpreting maps and as-built drawings
Civil engineering, surveying, public utilities (water, sewer, storm drain) documentation
Records research
GPS hardware
The operation of personal computer and various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
Basic mathematical computations

Ability to:

Adhere to data entry standards
Read and interpret legal descriptions, plat maps, construction drawings, survey data, technical manuals, specifications, reports, flow charts, analytical models, and computer code
Perform work duties with accuracy and speed
Exercise judgment and creativity in situations involving complex logical query statements for GIS data manipulation and analysis
Prepare and execute models and diagrams for advanced geospatial analysis
Develop code to batch process relational database tables
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Effectively present information and respond to questions from City staff, contractors, and the public
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, contractors, and the public
Perceive color as defined by the Inter-Society Color Council – National Bureau of Standards system
Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Working Conditions:
Office and field setting