Geographic Info System Technician Senior

Description

Under general 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 broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. May require the following proficiency: Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and training to lower level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.