Refuse Collector, Sanitation

About the role

This is a journey level position. In addition to the duties performed by a GIS Specialist I, this position will provide analysis to users needs and requirements; identify problems, objectives, and goals; examine alternatives and develop conclusions and recommendations. A candidate hired for this position may later advance to the senior level (III) without further testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop geographic information systems layers/data elements consistent with the existing standards
• Coordinate the maintenance and scheduling of the geographical information system base map in conjunction with all other land based systems and/or files in the City
• Evaluate and recommend acquisition of computer hardware and software necessary to implement the geographical information system
• Plan and coordinate the administration and maintenance scheduling of all layers defined in the geographical information system in conjunction with all other land based systems and/or files in the City
• Perform digitizing and drafting as required
• Train users in the use of GIS and related software, workstations, printers and plotters, digitizing tablets and tables, and GIS networking systems
• Develop and document GIS procedures
• Develop prototype GIS products and cartographic quality maps
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification

Qualifications

• Two years of experience comparable to a Geographic Information Systems Specialist I with the City of Sacramento OR Three years of experience in operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping and/or GIS systems AND A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Substitution: An AA degree plus two years of additional experience can be substituted for the higher education requirement.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Knowledge of techniques of GIS database design and advanced programming languages
Principles of geography and cartography
Principles, procedures, techniques, nomenclature, and peration of GIS workstations
Techniques of digitizing, drafting, and automated mapping
Principles and characteristics of automated geographic information systems
Principles of supervision and training

Benefits

Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board
Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements

Required Questions

• Describe your understanding of the differences between the duties and responsibilities of a GIS technician and those of a GIS specialist (analyst).

• Describe how you would bring analytical capabilities to this specialist position.

• List and describe your experience with any programming languages and/or development environments that are relevant to the GIS field.

• Describe any other aspects of your education and/or experience not included in your response to questions 1 or 2 that you feel qualifies you for a GIS specialist II position at the City of Sacramento.