Geographic Information Systems/Information Technology Specialist (GIS/IT Specialist)

LOCATION: Bolton Point Water System, 1402 East Shore Drive, Ithaca
Also known as: Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission

To Apply Submit county application at

https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/apply/8253
Please attach a cover letter and resume when filing the application online.

Emailed resumes will not be considered - must apply online.

Filing deadline: Monday, December 18, 2023 by 4:00 pm

Hiring Rate: $29.15- (2023 rate) per hour

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: Yes- provisional appointment -pending exam at a future date

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This skilled technical position involves the responsibility for the development, maintenance and operation of a Geographic Information System (GIS), the day to day maintenance of the Commission’s information technology system (ITS) and related data collection activities of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. Incumbent prepares a variety of analytical and mapping products related to the water system, using geographic information system computer software; acquires, develops, updates and maintains GIS electronic spatial databases; operates computer-aided drafting equipment, collaborates on Asset Management program, manages website and coordinates and maintains the Commission’s computer network system. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Distribution Manager with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment when planning work methods and procedures to achieve end goals. This position requires the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy making daily independent judgment when implementing projects and completing assigned tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with a Bachelor’s Degree in geographic information systems, planning, engineering, computer science or a related field AND one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) professional computer graphic design experience in a public or private planning, engineering, architectural, or similar technical agency using mapping software, computer aided design graphics (CAD) and/or database applications; OR

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate’s Degree in geography, engineering science, computer science or a related field AND three year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) professional computer graphic design experience in a public or private planning, engineering, architectural, or similar technical agency using mapping software, computer aided design graphics (CAD) and/or database applications; OR

C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND five years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) professional computer graphic design experience in a public or private planning, engineering, architectural, or similar technical agency using mapping software, computer aided design graphics (CAD) and/or database applications; OR

D) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a), (b) and (c) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrated ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Questions directed to: Judy Drake, Human Resources Manager (607) 273-1721
Equal Opportunity Employer that is striving to diversify its workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person