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Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs advanced level
administrative and supervisory duties in directing the geographic
information systems within State agencies with comprehensive,
full-range functions. Activities supervise include Global
Positioning System use, Avenue or Arc Macro Language (AML)
programming, GIS spatial analysis, GIS database administration,
GIS technical systems administration or remote sensing.
Directly, or through lower level supervisors, schedules work and
sets agency-wide geographic information systems priorities and
provides for the most efficient utilization of equipment and
personnel. Fully responsible for hardware and software problem
resolution and the coordination of system usage by agency
personnel. Provides advice and assistance to top management.
Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Geographic Information Systems Manager 2 is distinguished
from Geographic Information Systems Manager 1 by the oversight of
several units of professional, paraprofessional, technical and
supervisory staff such as geographic information systems
applications programming, global positioning system support,
remote sensing, spatial analysis, decision support and other
technical computing needs. It is further distinguished by the
size, scope and complexity of the GIS program. The incumbent has
wide latitude in the planning and implementation of agency-wide
automation needs.
Examples of Work
Organizes, assigns, directs and reviews the work of a group of
professional or technical personnel in the operation of a
large and comprehensive agency geographic information
systems function.
Plans work schedules and set priorities to make the most
efficient use of available personnel and equipment.
Analyzes agency operations and determines feasibility and/or
costs for all phases of geographic information system
implementation.
Analyzes and establishes geographic information system unit
procedures and work standards; sets standards for equipment
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Advises staff and coordinates the resolution of hardware and
software problems.
Assists management in special studies requiring geospatial
technologies and geospatial analysis.
Directs the design, development and implementation of new
systems and new applications; reviews system expansion
proposals and recommends the purchase of new equipment; may
develop equipment specifications proposals or new system
evaluation standards; may coordinate the installation of new
equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of spatial data structures, automated mapping,
spatial information processing methods and their
applications.
Knowledge of capabilities of automated mapping and geographic
information processing systems.
Knowledge of proposal preparation, program budgeting, and
contract management.
Knowledge of the uses and potentials of modern geographic
information systems equipment and their respective
advantages and limitations.
Knowledge of the principles underlying geographic information
systems operations, modern business methods and procedures,
concepts of process flow charting and evaluation, and
appropriate business recovery principles and requirements.
Knowledge of state purchasing rules and guidelines in order to
write, evaluate and negotiate equipment and software
procurement.
Ability to plan the activities of and supervise geographic
information systems personnel.
Ability to make decisions based on factual data and to
evaluate progress or success of computerized projects and
systems.
Ability to devise work and production schedules to meet user
requirements as well as modify these same schedules to meet
changing demands on personnel and equipments in emergency
situations.
Ability to establish and maintain liaisons with other
agencies, public officials and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written
communication skills, including technical writing skills.
Ability to evaluate equipment and operational problems and
working with technicians to identify problems and formulate
solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree, including six semester hours in
computer science or GIS from an accredited college or
university. Preference may be given to those with degrees in
computer science, geography, natural or earth sciences,
cartography, geology, forestry, planning, environmental
science, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics or
a related field.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in GIS systems design, operation, and
management or GIS applied research.
Substitution:
Master's degree or a doctorate from an
accredited college or university in the above preferred
fields may be substituted for two years of the required
experience. OR Master's degree plus a doctorate from an
accredited college or university in the above preferred
fields may be substituted for three years of the required
experience.
Established: 03/16/95
Title Change: 04/18/02
Revised: 04/18/02
Effective:
05/01/02