GIS Analyst
Job Description
Job Description
NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm
Salary: $29.62 Hourly
Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer graphics, computer mapping, or computer assisted drafting and one year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Position Summary:
This is advanced technical work utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) to create and maintain a roadway network, an address location database and other spatially enabled data layers in support of the E911 emergency response system in Alachua County.
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
An employee assigned to this classification analyzes existing data to ensure quality and conformance to NENA standards, assists with maintenance and development of the geodatabases utilized by the E911 department, performs data analysis in support of quality control, historical call data and response information and performs network and spatial analysis in support of the E911 and Fire/EMS departments planning process, analyzes past and current trend and generates corresponding reports as requested.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the 911 GIS Coordinator.
Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Develops computer based support applications to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in database.
Collects and maintains a database of County information for data and graphics presentation purposes from a variety of sources, including the Property Appraiser, Federal Census Bureau, etc.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, plats, data bases and comprehensive plans.
Provides technical graphics, mapping and addressing advice and expertise to other County staff members and the general public as required.
Revises existing maps and charts and corrects maps in various stages of compilation.
Assists with implementation/development of ESRI Local Government module along with ArcGIS Attribute Assistant to automate address creation.
Creates field survey maps for use on Android or IOS devices in support of field data collection.
Manages Spatial Data Engine (SDE) and in-house file Geodatabases.
Performs a variety of analysis in support of quality control of addressing data.
Identifies Emergency Service Number (ESN) field within the Address points that do not correspond to the ESN boundary it is located within.
Identifies city field within the address points that do not line up with the zip code boundary (municipal name) it is located within.
Imports monthly Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) into GIS for comparison.
Uses Python and Model Builder to automate a variety of geo-processing tasks.
Assists in preparation of maps representing various analysis of proposed fire/EMS station locations, emergency demand and response, data trends, depicting emergency vehicle range in support of determining optimal future facility location, historical County growth and expected further expansion.
Generates specific computer plots as needed from GIS.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the operation of a GIS computer system.
Considerable knowledge of cartographic, topographic, and surveying techniques and principles.
Knowledge of coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates.
Some knowledge of applicable policies, laws and regulations affecting County activities.
Skill in the use of the following work related tools and equipment: personal computer including word processing, data base, calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required reach and to be mobile.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Company DescriptionAlachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
Alachua County's mission is to provide responsive service to citizens and responsible stewardship of county resources for current and future generations.
NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm.
Company Description
Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. \r\n\r\nAlachua County's mission is to provide responsive service to citizens and responsible stewardship of county resources for current and future generations.\r\n\r\nNOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm.