Senior GIS Analyst (HELP Program)

About the role

The incumbent will prepare and develop geographic information system applications such as computer mapping, database development programming and support systems to use on the central GIS database. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the County Planning Department GIS Platform, exercising independent judgment, and coordinating and implementing project initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of a variety of graphic materials such as thematic maps, statistical data, plans, charts, records and reports.
• Maintains department inventory of digital map files, digital base coverage information, associated database attribute files and GIS program files.
• Participates in special projects and planning efforts relating to environmental and economic development issues.
• Prepares and conducts environmental analyses for significant County projects.
• Develops map production protocols, including metadata requirements, and supervises the preparation of various graphic materials prepared in support of any projects.
• Works interactively with planning department personnel and other agency personnel in development and implementation of the County-wide Geographic Information System.
• Coordinates the County’s GIS computer system with County departments, local governments, public utilities and private business.
• Collects and analyzes data by different geographic areas.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master’s degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus one year of experience in a planning or engineering field working with data and information analysis, which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field;
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus two years of experience as described in (A) above, one year of which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field;
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered college or university with an associate’s degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus four years of experience as described in (A) above, one year of which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of current methods for digital data handling.
• Good knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
• Good knowledge of current GIS software.
• Good knowledge of current trends, problems and literature in the field.
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and methods.
• Good knowledge of data base management.
• Good knowledge of physical and natural resource factors involved in development processes.
• Ability to process data and develop logical output products graphically displaying statistical and geographical data.
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to get along with others.
• Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to use Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software to acquire GIS data.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in analyzing complex problems related to environmental issues or procedures.
• Ability to understand and organize information and materials and prepare reports and correspondence related to technical environmental planning activities.
• Ability to write effectively and deliver oral presentations.