Geospatial Specialist

Essential Functions Of Position

• Cartographic design and production of maps, visuals, and other information products for print and digital platforms.
• Affords assistance to non-GIS staff in utilizing geospatial technology in the execution of their duties.
• Conducts basic data analysis using tools without requiring programming skills.
• Reviews permit applications to ensure compliance with published addressing and other standards.
• Affords assistance in the safe and legal operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Manages and maintains digital spatial databases and associated attribute databases.
• Affords assistance in the design and direction of applied GIS projects.
• Affords assistance in conducting GIS training sessions and workshops.
• Oversees GIS integration with Cartegraph OMS for selected datasets.
• Performs data entry, maintenance, and updating of city-wide GIS map and tabular databases.
• Provides geographic data to City personnel and public and private sectors.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the capabilities and operations of geographic information systems.
• Knowledge of best practices for integrating GIS with work order management systems.
• Knowledge of cartographic best practices for print and web as well as elementary spatial statistical analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of computers, information, and GIS technologies.
• Ability to effectively perform and coordinate GIS tasks with a wide variety of technicians, programmers, users, management, and outside organizations.
• Entry-level skill in SWL scripting.
• Good management, organizational, speaking, and writing skills.
• Moderate skill in the use of GIS software, particularly Esri products.
• Moderate skill in the use of work order management systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Global Positioning System and skill in the use of GPS technology for data collection.
• Knowledge of the principles of data entry, including heads-up digitizing of data from aerial photography.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Geography/GIS, engineering, surveying, planning, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Certifications from Esri, GISCI, ASPRS, or other relevant professional organizations are preferred.

Pay

$25.30 per hour