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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 3

This is specialized geographic information systems work at the project management level, directing Geographic Information System (GIS) activities of a group of subordinate GIS specialists/analysts and technicians, on a project basis, engaged in the design, maintenance and production of geographic data and graphics for a departmental functional responsibility. An employee in this class is responsible for performing project management leadership in all aspects of assigned projects involving the creation and editing of geographic data bases using GIS software such as, ARC/INFO, ARC/VIEW, and MAPP/INFO to generate resultant mapping and other relevant geographic information. Work includes performing spatial analysis, data query and display, and data base management as part of geographic information systems work. Working closely with departmental personnel to address their geographic information needs is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of a technical or administrative superior.

• The position must be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects involving the design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics through an automated geographic information system.
• The position must provide project management leadership, on a project basis, to the work of lower-level GIS specialists/analysts and technicians in performing geographic information systems work.
• The position must be responsible for the compilation, updating and maintenance of geographic databases on an geographic information system developed through such GIS software as, ARC/INFO, ARC/VIEW and MAPP/INFO.

• Conducts all aspects of assigned projects involving the design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics utilizing an automated geographic information system for the purpose of geographic planning and analysis work; confers with superior to ascertain the objectives of project assignments; supervises, on a project basis, lower-level specialists and technicians in geographic information systems work; ensures projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner; makes project adjustments as needed.
• Accesses other departmental GIS data available through the City's network for geographic data for individual department needs; interacts frequently with other City departments' GIS personnel to coordinate accessibility of data; develops geographic data bases on the system in the production of such geographic data as area land use, zoning, and property and street layout, as well as specific physical and economic aspects of geographic areas.
• Manages the system database, ensuring proper information storage, database design, and data structure; monitors system performance; performs first echelon maintenance to correct system problems; confers with data processing personnel to discuss avenues of improvements to the system.
• Utilizes cartographic and other geographic reference materials such as maps and related data for use in map production; compiles and updates mapping data; interprets cartographic data to determine land use, elevation, and general relationship of existing physical features.
• Utilizes and operates geographic information system software and hardware to design, maintain, and produce geographic data and graphics; reviews the adequacy and quality of geographic information system operation; makes recommendations on specific types of improvements to existing hardware and software.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the use and operation of geographic information system hardware and such geographic information system (GIS) software as ARC/INFO, AR/VIEW and MAPP/INFO.
• the methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in the planning, design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics through an automated geographic information system
• the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the establishment of geographic data bases on a geographic information system
• the common sources of data and reference material used for the establishment and updating of geographic data bases on a geographic information system
• the principles, practices, and methods used in geographic data analysis
• at least one software package such as, ARC/INFO, ARC/VIEW or MAPP/INFO geographic information system application software and program language
• the principles and techniques used in project development and planning pertaining to geographic information systems
ABILITY TO:
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates
• direct the activities of subordinate GIS specialists/analysts and technicians on a project basis
• apply geographic principles and practices to the maintenance of a geographic information data base

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
• Two years of experience designing, maintaining, and producing geographic data and graphics utilizing an automated geographic information system including maintenance of the system data base using GIS system software.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
• One year of full-performance level experience designing, maintaining, and producing geographic data and graphics utilizing a computerized geographic information system and which includes maintenance of the system database using GIS system software.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department, which has included completion of bachelor's degree and the specific experience described above.

NOTE:
Completion of a master' degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in geography, urban planning, geographic information systems, or a related field can be equated for the general experience requirement.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

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