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Nature of Work
Under general supervision of a GIS Manager, at the advanced
level, performs technical work in geographic information systems
(GIS) analysis, application design and programming 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 involves design and
maintenance of data resources and operation of GIS software
within the context of programs and policy directives. Work
includes advanced GIS analysis, application development 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 3's
performs complex analysis. Also at this level, Geographic
Information System Programmer Analyst 3 trains and develop skills
of lower level programmer analysts and/or GIS staff.
Examples of Work
Performs complex 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 GIS 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.
Investigates and recommends sources and approaches for
automating GIS 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 give instructions and direct the activities of
other programmer analysts and/or GIS staff.
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:
Four 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. Master's degree plus a doctorate from an
accredited college or university in any of the above
preferred fields may be substituted for three years of the
required experience.
Established: 04/18/02
Effective:
05/01/02