Responsibilities:

• Check the work from GIS Specialists, manage six (6) geodatabases, and perform analysis on gathered utilities data.
• Perform research and develop new workflows.
• Troubleshoot GIS user issues and assist other GIS end users.
• Coordinate activities such as reviewing the work from GIS Specialists.
• Provide GIS services, including GIS user troubleshooting and assisting other GIS end users.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of GIS, cartography, and asset management.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting and understanding of programming.
• Experience in computer use and hardware installation/construction.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, VBA, Python, etc.
• Knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications such as ArcGIS, EnerGov, Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch (I/CAD), etc.
• Competence in master plan development, mathematics including statistics, project management, software use, development, deployment, and training.
• Familiarity with standard office technology and equipment, such as flash drives, external hard drives, wide format plotters, scanners, etc.
• Understanding of zoning regulations.

Demonstrated Skills in:

• Archiving and retrieving data.
• Communicating reports to people of interest and with a variety of internal and external departments.
• Creating and generating reports.
• Creating, editing, and maintaining information products and databases.
• Developing more efficient procedures and automating processes.
• Overseeing the work of others if applicable.
• Performing geoprocessing analyses.
• Providing GIS assistance and technical support to employees and customers.

Skilled in:

• Creating, editing, and maintaining databases.
• Understanding and reading building plans.
• Customer service.
• Oral and written communication.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Analyze information.
• Prioritize work based on the importance of tasks.
• Work with others to define departmental needs, such as hardware and software.
• Make process development decisions related to software and hardware.
• Request additional information to complete tasks or projects.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographical information systems, or a directly related field.
• Two years of professional-level GIS programming, analysis, data management, and/or cartographic product experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographical information systems, or a directly related field.
• Two years of professional-level GIS programming, analysis, data management, and/or cartographic product experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.