KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF POSITION: (All duties as directed to include, but not limited to the following):
· Produce maps, provide web-based mapping support, develop spatial and non-spatial databases, and provide technical support to other GIS staff or team members.
· Meet with users (staff or clients) to develop project requirements and use those specifications to promote the development of GIS application solutions.
· Use advanced technical skills to ensure GIS technology is used properly and efficiently in the company.
· Assist in the planning for GIS projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project.
· Participate in the production of project deliverables.
· Communicate openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction. Prepare, conduct and document all progress reviews and other meetings.
· Develop and participate in ongoing client maintenance and support opportunities such as presentations and relationship-building activities.
· Stay abreast of new geographic information trends and technologies. Participate in professional organization(s) in the analyst’s area of expertise and/or client focus.
· Oversee the assignments of other GIS Analysts and GIS Technicians assigned to the project to meet project deadlines; mentor and develop project team members.
· Participate in the training of employees and clients, including the design and development of a training program.
EDUCATION: BS/BA in Geography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), Cartography, Computer Science, or Engineering.
SKILLS/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS:
· 5 -7 years experience demonstrating an increase in the complexity of responsibilities and analysis.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills to maintain client and employee relationships.
· Understanding and experience with linear Referencing Systems.
· Demonstrated project lead experience of one to two years.
· Solid background and understanding in geographic concepts, computer and computer application skills.
· Extensive experience with GIS software (ESRI, AutoDesk, Bentley, Intergraph) exhibiting a depth of knowledge.
· Detailed technical proficiencies:
-Principles of cartography, including coordinate systems and projections, map composition,
symbology
-Spatial Data acquisition/production, analysis, interpretation and management
-Spatial analysis and geoprocessing tools
-GIS use and application (geocoding, linear referencing, routing, networks, CAD-GIS
interaction, metadata, symbology, web-based mapping applications, WMS/web services,
DEMs and hillshades).
-Aerial photography and other raster expertise (manipulation, acquisition, use)
-GPS familiarity
