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Nature of Work
Under the direction of the lead GIS
administrative agency, currently the West Virginia Geological and
Economic Survey, administers and supervises the activities of the
State GIS program involved in planning, organizing, coordinating
and delivering high level Geographic Information System (GIS)
services to agencies of state government. Work involves
responsibility for providing technical expertise and supervision
of day-to-day implementation and operation of the state's GIS
within the context of programs and policy directives of the State
GIS Steering Committee and the WV GIS Development Plan;
coordinating state GIS activities; managing GIS vendor and/or
partnership contracts; planning and organizing system development
activities, and other public and private GIS-related project
management activities. Supervision may be exercised over a staff
of subordinate GIS staff positions. Work is performed
independently within established policies, procedures and
guidelines promulgated by the Steering Committee, and is reviewed
through reports, conferences and system performance. Performs
related work as required.
Examples of Work
Develops and recommends to the lead GIS administrative agency
an annual budget, work program, and staffing plan for the
State GIS Coordinator's Office, and administers the
operation of the Office.
Consults with the GIS Steering Committee comprised GIS
specialists both inside and outside of state government to
implement the GIS development plan, and establishes GIS
subcommittees and advisory groups, as appropriate, to
address and resolve specific GIS technical and policy
issues.
Assists in the development of a GIS Technical Center in
cooperation with West Virginia University (WVU) to provide
technical support in the implementation and operation of a
statewide GIS; negotiates and monitors performance of
annual service contract with same.
Negotiates and executes various agreements as necessary with
individual agencies/organizations, both public and private,
for services relevant to implementation of the WV GIS
Development Plan.
Coordinates development and implementation of statewide GIS
hardware, software, database and communications standards
and operating procedures among user agencies.
Confers and coordinates with GIS user organizations and
personnel throughout the state to determine user needs,
promote GIS use, education and professional development.
Investigates funding sources and prepares applications for
funds for the statewide GIS development.
May plan, direct and review work of subordinates; performs
administrative duties related to budget, personnel and
purchasing activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 program budgeting and contract management.
Ability to plan, organize and manage the programs and
activities of a GIS personnel team in GIS design, operation
and implementation.
Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in
terms understandable to elected officials and agency heads.
Ability to make decisions based on factual data and to
evaluate progress or success of computerized projects and
systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
user agencies, administrative officials and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written
communication skills, including technical writing skills.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with a major in geography, cartography, computer
science, planning, engineering, environmental sciences or
related field.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in GIS systems design, operation and
management, including at least two years experience in a
system/program supervisory capacity.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or
university in any of the above disciplines may be
substituted for one year of the required experience.
Established: 10/20/94
Title Change: 04/18/02
Revised: 11/15/01, 4/18/02
Effective:
05/01/02