What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Programmer Specialist II position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is professional, technical and analytical work involving the research, analysis and design of moderately complex Geographic Information Systems and other highly technical software. Work involves support of all GIS-related data conversion activities, and the creation, management and analysis of spatial data with land-based GIS applications and data sets. Work includes administrating GIS systems to include GeoMedia, ESRI ArcGIS; writing code in one or more programming languages to deliver customized web-based mapping and in response to user requests for program modifications; and training staff in the use of complex automated interactive graphics systems.
Salary: $61,484 - $99,115
Close Date: Open Until Filled
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid Bachelor’s degree.
- Possess and maintain valid Driver License.
- Have at least three (3) years of relevant, significant experience in a professional setting analyzing GIS and providing technical support.
- Have considerable knowledge of GIS related programming languages, including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, SQL for Oracle, Python, PowerShell scripts, and Windows Scheduled Tasks.
- Have three (3) to five (5) years of experience of programming in a GIS environment and knowledge of Windows Server and IIS, ArcGIS (Server, SDE, and Desktop), Autodesk AutoCAD, Intergraph, C /C#, VB.NET, Java, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Have some knowledge of modern GIS methods and techniques as applied to the design, analysis, and maintenance of systems.
- Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
- Have experience in the development and implementation of user training.
- Are able to use map scales, map projections, coordinate systems and datums, information systems including data bases, operating systems, and application development tools.
- Have experience as an administrator of a GIS/geodatabase and related application servers.
- Have basic skills in programming such as flow-charting, object-oriented design, and debugging code.
- Are able to troubleshoot and correct application errors and data integrity issues.
Minimum Qualification: Applicants must meet selection standards for civilians working in the Police Department, including polygraph and background check. Please refer to the St. Petersburg Police Department Website for selection standards and screening process details: Selection Standards: https://police.stpete.org/employmentTelecommunicator/documents/application-process-non-sworn.pdf
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $61,484 - $99,115
