Geographic Info System Technician Intermediate

Description

Under close supervision, responsible for the development and implementation of geographic information system (GIS) solutions and standards. Participates on IT projects requiring GIS data. Works with business users to define data needs. Responsible for the development and maintenance of geospatial databases. Using GIS to perform spatial analysis and database development, extraction and manipulation to support a variety of planning, engineering, administrative and other applications. Converts data received from internal and external sources to make them usable in the GIS. Maintains metadata and documentation, performs topology checks and other data quality checks to identify and correct errors or omissions in data. Performs user training on GIS applications and tools. Assists in collection of field survey data utilizing GPS equipment. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. May require the following proficiency: Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.