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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs highly responsible
administrative and technical work in operating and managing
remote sensing hardware and software resources that affects the
user community. Work involves design, operation, and management
of remote sensing hardware and software resources with the
context of programs and policy directives. Work includes
coordination of remote sensing hardware and software activities;
assistance in managing remote sensing hardware, software, and
service vendor contracts; participation in planning and
organizing remote sensing development activities; and other
remote sensing hardware and software-related activities. Work is
performed independently within established policies, procedures,
and guidelines and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and
remote sensing project performance. Performs related work as
required.
Examples of Work
Manages remote sensing hardware and software resources; confers
and coordinates with GIS Manager, user organizations, and
GIS/remote sensing personnel to determine user needs.
Oversees all remote sensing hardware and software operations;
supervises remote sensing functions directly or through
remote sensing staff and groups all activity associated with
implementation, operation, and enhancement of remote sensing
hardware and software.
Coordinates contracts with remote sensing hardware, software, and
related service vendors.
Oversees installation, testing, and acceptance of remote sensing
hardware and software. Responsible for adherence to
applicable standards for remote sensing hardware and
software.
Coordinates maintenance and service contracts with remote sensing
hardware and software vendors.
Develops procedure for remote sensing applications and oversees
operations.
Monitors remote sensing application and operation performance.
Responds to user questions and resolves remote sensing
application and operation problems.
Evaluates requirements for remote sensing upgrades and
contributes to the selection and procurement of remote
sensing hardware, software, and related services.
Uses World Wide Web hardware and software to make remote sensing
data available to larger user community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of remote sensing hardware and software components and
techniques.
Knowledge of automated mapping and spatial information processing
methods and techniques.
Knowledge of remote sensing (raster) database design and
structure.
Ability to coordinate with remote sensing staff and users on
remote sensing hardware and software needs and issues.
Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms
understandable to management, department officials and users.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
user departments, administrative officials, and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree, including six semester hours in
computer science or GIS from an accredited four-year
college or university. Preference may be given to those
with a major in geography, cartography, geology, forestry,
natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences,
engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, computer
sciences, planning or a related field.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in GIS activities.
Substitution:
Master's degree from an accredited college or
university in the above preferred fields may be substituted
for two years of the required experience. Doctorate degree
from an accredited college or university in the above
preferred fields may be substituted for three years of the
required experience.
Established: 11/15/01
Effective:
1/1/02