Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

GIS Technician I

Seiu_Professional

CIG21

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S18

Hourly

$20.28

$25.86

$31.44

Job Description

Performs specialized technical work and research related to the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation, discussion, and review of data output to ensure accuracy, conformance to established procedures, and achievement of desired results.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus six (6) months experience in maintaining computerized land records, at least three (3) months of which involved the use of CAD or GIS; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must pass police background investigation.

Additional Qualifications for Promotion:

Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. Last performance evaluation must have resulted in an overall meets standards rating or better with no factor rating of less than meets standards and have developed the following list of competencies: Demonstrated technical knowledge regarding the relationship between City non-graphics and graphics databases (e.g., Geographic Index, Land/Structure/Occupancy, GIS Base Map) and function as Project Leader on at least one project. Must be skilled in the use of computers.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Reviews various maps and documents to verify and update base maps and attribute data; assigns and codes land parcel addresses and street segment ranges according to established guidelines.

Formats, codes and inputs street names, types, and address ranges and other necessary geographic data.

Researches parcel numbers, land/structure/occupancy files, legal descriptions and map locations to verify address assignments and geographic coding.

Reviews coded data and various reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality control standards.

Exchanges information about land records maintenance with local government agencies' addressing, 911, and property records staff.

Maintains files of maps and other reference materials.

Creates, maintains, and updates computerized GIS databases using graphics and database software.

Produces hard copy maps and archives graphic/map datasets.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of real property records such as parcel maps, plat maps, deeds and legal descriptions.

Knowledge of CAD/GIS and methods for updating graphics databases, and of DOS and Windows operating system commands and utilities.

Knowledge of SQL query language commands and query structure.

Skill in automating and maintaining graphic databases using CAD or GIS software.

Skill in operating CAD/GIS related peripherals (i.e. digitizers and plotters).

Ability to research and resolve land records related problems and questions.

Ability to work independently, perform detail work quickly and accurately and to meet deadlines.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and governmental agencies.

Ability to create complex queries using the SQL query language.

Ability to function as Project Leader when required and to assist in training new personnel.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time while operating a computer.