CITY OF RIALTO
Approved by City Council: Group: RCEA
FLSA Exemption Status:
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GIS TECHNICIAN
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, provides technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.
Develops databases and creates, analyzes, and/or processes spatial and non- spatial data. Will perform application design, programming, modeling and support of computer-based GIS mapping and related statistical software, and provides technical and administrative leadership to a team of City staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Information Technology Manager or other supervisory/management staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS --Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Perform complex, integrated computer programming, data analysis and software development for GIS applications, to include maintenance of existing systems and research/development for future enhancements.
2. Document and test GIS models, Internet Mapping solutions and GIS applications; ability to carry out GIS procedures, both simple and complex; perform data conversion and collection, graphic production and project reporting.
3. Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state of the art technology, equipment and/or systems.
4. Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s GIS databases.
5. Work over-time and off hours as needed with the possibility of on-call rotation.
6. Train and support users in new and existing GIS applications.
7. Perform GIS maintenance functions including software and hardware installation, system backup and archives.
8. Enter GIS data and perform data validations and create associated documentation.
9. Work with internal users as well as outside agencies and parties including GIS consultants.
10. Evaluate assigned work projects; estimate time, materials and equipment necessary for the successful completion of the project.
11. Identify training opportunities and needs; make recommendations to higher level staff.
12. Prepares training materials and provides training to end users.
13. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
CITY OF RIALTO
GIS Specialist (Continued)
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and techniques of automated drafting and mapping.
GIS database operations, including quality control and assurance.
GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including spatial data conversion, manipulation, and analysis.
Principles and practices of relational database design.
GIS-related hardware and software systems.
Global positioning system (GPS) survey concepts and techniques.
Basic principles of structured programming languages.
Esri software products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online) and enterprise databases.
Municipal organizations and functions.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Work independently.
Collect, interpret, and integrate spatial data from multiples sources.
Produce accurate GIS-based maps and analytical products.
Develop and coordinate work plans for assigned GIS projects.
Apply relational database management systems to GIS tasks.
Perform GIS assignments independently with initiative and creativity.
Operate and maintain GIS-related hardware (e.g., plotters, scanners, GPS devices, mobile devices, Windows- based workstations).
Interpret maps, graphs, satellite images, and geologic data.
Conduct spatial analyses and generate reports.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working
Courteously respond to community issues, concerns and needs.
Apply applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Understand and follow instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and external stakeholders.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in the use and operations of GIS systems and applications.
Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent; and
College level coursework in geographic information systems, computer science or closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a Geographic Information Systems Certificate, or GISP (GIS Professional) Certificate.
CITY OF RIALTO
GIS Specialist (Continued)
Possession of a State of California driver’s license.
Physical and Mental Demands
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, and bend at the waist; crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 4 5 pounds unaided.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.
Work Environment
Environmental Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and operating motorized vehicles. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.