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Nature of Work
Under general supervision of a GIS Manager, at the full
performance level, performs technical work in geographic
information systems (GIS) analysis, application design,
programming, and providing user support. The Geographic
Information System Programmer Analyst 2 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 involves design and maintenance of data
resources and operation of GIS software within the context of
programs and policy directives. Work includes high-level GIS
analysis, application development, user support, and other GIS
related activities. Work is performed with considerable
independence and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and
system effectiveness. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Geographic Information System Programmer Analyst 2's work
independently designing software systems and may be responsible
for all programming analysis functions. Geographic Information
System Programmer Analyst 2's write complex programs with basic
instruction and analyze programs of moderate complexity.
Examples of Work
Performs GIS analysis of moderate complexity.
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 hardware and software.
Assists in designing and enforcement of GIS database
standards for content.
Produces or reviews preliminary and detailed designs for new
or modified database elements.
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,
automated mapping and GIS database design.
Knowledge of GIS hardware and software components, data
communication, and network methods and techniques.
Ability to design, program and 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.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in GIS activities.
Substitution:
Master's degree or a doctorate from an
accredited college or university in any of the above
fields may be substituted for two years of the required
experience.
Substitution: A professional diploma from National Geospatial-Intelligence
College of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency may substitute for the training.
Established: 04/18/02
Effective:
05/01/02
Revised: 2/10/10