GIS TECHNICIAN

at  City of Springdale AR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering; CPA; Geosciences or related fields; plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities and the ability to learn and support new systems and applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team); and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
2. Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data; using GIS hardware or software applications.
3. Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses; using maps; graphs; or tabular data.
4. Perform simple to complex spatial analysis to assist departments with information gathering and decision making; including the ability to create and run models in ArcGIS; write scripts using Python; and perform network analysis.
5. Design; maintain; modify; and troubleshoot existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS); including networked services; online/offline applications; and databases (File and/or SQL).
6. Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases; using techniques such as coordinate geometry; keyboard entry of tabular data; manual digitizing of maps; scanning or automatic conversion to vectors; or conversion of other sources of digital data.
7. Review existing or incoming data for currency; accuracy; usefulness; quality; or completeness of documentation.
8. Assist in the design and development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial and/or non-spatial databases.
9. Coordinate with other departments on their GIS needs.
10. Coordinate with other governmental entities to ensure compatibility of data; and compliance with regional and state standards.
11. Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
12. Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance; development; or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases; equipment; or applications.
13. Manage special projects; which may include prioritizing; training and guiding other employees.
14. Make recommendations and provide expert advice to department directors and division heads regarding GIS systems.
15. Recommend procedures or equipment or software upgrades to increase data accessibility or ease of use.
16. Read current literature; talk with colleagues; continue education; or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology; equipment; or systems.
17. Confer with users to analyze; configure; or troubleshoot applications.
18. Research records within the city and county governments.
19. The GIS Technician will assume the role and responsibilities of the GIS Manager in their absence.
20. Perform other duties as required or assigned.