City of Salisbury

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) TECHNICIAN

DEFINITION

Performs specialized work in the compilation, analysis, and organization of information for geographic information systems.  Work involves conducting field surveys, mapping research, updating, reading and interpreting maps: zoning, quarter-section, plat, land use, single line, and aerial.  Employee is also responsible for using a combination of GPS, digital imagery, computer, and existing information to develop and maintain GIS capabilities in the City.  Possession of strong analytical and problem solving skills is required.  Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contact with other city employees and the general public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the GIS Division Coordinator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Conduct field surveys and serve as the primary data acquisition technician using a combination of GPS, digital imagery, computer, and existing information to develop and maintain GIS capabilities in the City.

Conduct mapping research, in the field and in the office, to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of the data.

Operate computer workstation to create and update maps using GIS software as new data is received.

Develop and maintain GIS data layers as identified in the GIS Strategic Plan.

Develop written instructions for internal use regarding the procedures required to maintain GIS data layers.

Compile, analyze and organize information using industry specific (such as water and wastewater or planning and zoning) symbolism and terminology, and global data positioning and data manipulation procedures for geographic information systems.

Read, interpret and use zoning maps, plat maps, land use maps, single line maps, and aerial maps.

Answer questions and provide general GIS information to other City departments and staff.

Develop maps for other City departments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, hardware, software and equipment related to local government geographic information systems.

Ability to:

Effectively operate various computer hardware and software as specified by the supervisor.

Enter data into a PC, or other keyboard device using continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement, as well as remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, employees, and public officials.

Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces when performing survey work or conducting field inspections.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of experience working with geographic information systems.

Training:

Minimum requirement of an Associate’s degree or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school in geographic information systems, geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, computer science or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

License of Certificate:

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.