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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, at the entry level, performs
technical work in geographic information systems (GIS) and will
follow one of two career paths: 1) GIS analysis; 2) application
design and programming. One of the above mentioned career paths
or tracts will be emphasized. Work will involve design and
maintenance of data resources and operation of GIS software
within the context of programs and policy directives. Work will
also include GIS analysis, application development, user support,
and other GIS related activities. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is entry level work where the incumbent is given less
complex assignments and the work is reviewed regularly. However,
as skills are demonstrated, the incumbent advances to less
routine assignments and performing independently.
Examples of Work
Performs GIS analysis.
Analyzes user organization functional requirements and
develop GIS application designs.
Writes and tests GIS application programs; prepares
documentation of GIS application programs.
Prepares GIS application user manuals; trains user staff in
the operation of GIS applications.
Provides user support for GIS application programs.
Performs GIS hardware and software operations; performs
activities associated with implementation, operation, and
enhancement of the GIS software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of GIS software used by employing agency.
Knowledge of automated mapping and spatial information
processing methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the capabilities of automated mapping and
geographic information processing systems.
Knowledge of cartographic design and drafting principles and
automated mapping.
Knowledge of GIS hardware and software components, data
communication, and network methods and techniques.
Ability to support GIS application programs.
Ability to reason logically and to communicate effectively
with system users to translate application concepts into
system applications.
Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in
terms understandable to system users.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with user departments, administrative officials, and
employees.
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 geography, cartography, geology, forestry, natural or
earth sciences, environmental sciences, engineering,
engineering technology, mathematics, computer science,
planning or a related field.
Substitution: A professional diploma from National Geospatial-Intelligence
College of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency may substitute for the training.
Established: 03/16/95
Title Change: 04/18/02
Revised: 04/18/02, 2/10/10
Effective:
05/01/02