Geographic Info System Technician Associate

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. Typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.