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Nature of Work
Under limited supervision of a GIS Manager, at the project
management or technical expert level, supervises the spatial
analysis function of Geographic Information System Programmer
Analysts and performs technical work in geographic information
systems (GIS) analysis, application design and programming. The
Geographic Information System Programmer Analyst 4 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 includes project planning and
management. 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
At this level, an incumbent serves in a project management
role and/or supervises GIS staff.
Examples of Work
Performs GIS analysis at the expert level, serving as
technical advisor.
Supervises and trains subordinate staff in GIS activities.
Assigns tasks, monitors the overall project progress, and
reviews work upon completion.
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.
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.
May work as part of an inter-agency cooperative effort.
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 perform project management.
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:
Six 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.
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