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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, usually by a GIS Manager or
senior GIS technical staff, this position involves entry-level
technical work in multi-tier Geographic Information System (GIS)
operations and services for a state agency or department. Duties
include digital data entry and maintenance, executing
applications, and producing maps and related graphic output and
reports. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs routine work in geospatial data collection,
processing and analysis. This classification is regarded as
beginning or training level work wherein an employee, under
general supervision, is oriented to GIS work and may be trained
to perform those duties through on-the-job experience.
Examples of Work
Performs low to mid-level GIS operations including manual data
entry (e.g., digitizing, scanning, keyboard entry, etc.)
Plot and map production, low-level GIS analysis, generating
reports, and answering information requests.
Assists with GIS hardware and software operations such as
system setup and updates, installation and test, networking
and peripheral device connectivity.
Assists in investigating, evaluating and recommending new data
sources, software, equipment and techniques for improving
geospatial analysis and services.
Assists in developing and following GIS database standards for
content, format, design, maintenance and quality assurance
procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic automated mapping and geospatial processing
methods, techniques and capabilities.
Knowledge of basic GIS database structures and geographic data
sources.
Knowledge of basic cartographic principles and practices
pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns,
thematic content, etc.
Knowledge of basic map scales, projections and coordinate
systems.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and peripherals
such as a digitizing cursor.
Ability to gather and interpret basic geographic information
from various data sources such as maps, graphs, charts,
planimetric drawings, survey data, aerial photography and
satellite imagery.
Ability to use basic automated methods and techniques for
geospatial data input, processing and analysis.
Ability to understand basic geospatial technical concepts and
terminology and to convey this information to supervisors,
other employees, administrators and public officials.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment under
minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Associate's degree, including six hours in computer
science, computer mapping or computer aided drafting and
design (CADD) or GIS from an accredited college or
university with a major in geography, cartography, geology,
natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences,
landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying,
environmental engineering, computer science or a related
field.
Experience:
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in computer mapping or GIS related
activities, including digital map analysis, map display and
digitizing procedure, and automated mapping or CADD drawing
production.
Substitution:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in the above fields may be substituted for the
required training and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 03/16/95
Revised: 04/18/02
Effective:
05/01/02