GIS AnalystPW Admin
Job Location:
Athens, GA - USA
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Job Summary
- Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO:Senior Transportation Planner
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 118
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to perform technical functions associated with the departments Geographic Information System (GIS). Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating geographic information system functions; producing and maintaining computerized base maps; managing and updating GIS data layers; performing research; providing training information and education; performing computer maintenance functions; preparing correspondence reports and documentation; and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.- Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelors Degree in planning/land use public administration or related field with major course work in geography cartography landscape architecture geographic information systems or related areas with two years of experience involving GIS database design and implementation with the production and maintenance of GIS data layers required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid drivers license.- Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Administrates and maintains the TPW Department Geographic Information System; coordinates GIS system functions; creates digital databases; manages and updates GIS data.
Produces maintains and updates computerized map base.
Performs research functions as appropriate; assists other staff members with research projects
Performs mapping development of dashboards and other related duties.
Provides training education and assistance to staff members concerning GIS technology and the use of enterprise spatial analysis software tools.
Performs basic maintenance functions on computer hardware and software programs; reviews software programs and makes recommendations.
Prepares and/or generates routine correspondence reports forms charts graphs tables spreadsheets and other documentation via computer and/or typewriter.
Receives various documentation; reviews processes responds forwards maintains and/or takes other actions as appropriate.
Answers the telephone; provides information guidance and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Responds to routine requests for information from officials employees and members of the staff the general public or other individuals.
Maintains a working knowledge of various computer equipment and software programs.
Maintains a comprehensive current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Planning Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of GIS Analyst.
Knowledge to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.
Knowledge to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Knowledge to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Knowledge of cartographic principles methods and practices of Athens-Clarke County policies and procedures and of departmental procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge and skill to operate various equipment and machinery including a computer field GPS printer plotter scanner digitizer audio/visual equipment drafting instruments copy machine calculator and telephone.
Skill in operating the Geographic Information System and computer-aided design software and in utilizing various word processing database spreadsheet graphics drafting/mapping and/or other software programs relevant to the position.
Skill to troubleshoot and diagnose computer-related problems in GIS system software and data applications.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.- Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer typewriter copier scales and audio/visual equipment drafting instruments copy machine calculator telephone etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of maps informational documentation directions instructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters reports charts maps tables spreadsheets etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including terminology related to cartography geographic information systems and computer operations.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials; perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions reliability and validity of tests correlation techniques factor analysis and econometrics.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer printer plotter scanner digitizer audio/visual equipment drafting instruments copy machine calculator telephone etc.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment computer supplies office supplies and drafting instruments. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or .
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