What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information Systenm Coord position at CITY OF WESTFIELD MA?
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) COORDINATOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting,
improving and expanding the city?s Geographic Information System (GIS)
to meet the current and future needs of city departments and
constituents. Maintenance and administration of engineering department
relational databases and software applications. SUPERVISION: Works under
general supervision of the City Engineer and may receive direction from
the deputy engineer within authority. City Engineer is the appointing
authority. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential
functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of
the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Under
general direction responsible for the maintenance and updating of the
city?s Geographic Information System. Implementing, managing,
maintaining and expanding as needed GIS software including ArcGIS,
ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and
ArcGIS Survey 123 Updates and edits GIS data layers as they relate to
the City?s GIS including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, water,
stormwater, conservation, parcels and related engineering relational
databases. Provides support to GIS end users. Collect, compile, analyze
and digitize geospatial and tabular data, working with geospatial tools
and technologies to produce maps and related products. Convert hard-copy
maps, plans, and records into digital ArcGIS datasets while maintaining
data accuracy and integrity Maintain technical files and GIS metadata
documentation. Must have the ability to understand user requests,
interpret these requests and formulate responses that meet the users?
needs. Provide end-user assistance with software requests, software
configuration and projects, as needed. Coordinating with departments, IT
staff, and vendors to solve problems. Periodically update GIS data
through use of GPS data collection and conversion of GPS data into GIS
format. Use of AutoCAD for viewing data and converting data into format
compatible with GIS for the purpose of updating GIS. Assists as
requested in the process to interview, hire, train and supervise GIS
interns. Recommend software and hardware purchases for proper
performance of GIS and engineering department systems. Professional oral
and written communication skills. Production of end-of-year written
summary/ annual report on GIS program. Providing one-on-one and
classroom style training to end-users on a regular basis. Update City of
Westfield website as needed and maintain database of usernames and
passwords for the same. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate
will possess a minimum of a bachelor?s degree in civil engineering,
geography, planning, computer science or related field. Experience
supporting GIS applications is preferred. Any equivalent combination of
Education And Experience Which Provides Required Knowledge, Skills And
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be
considered. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency with the
ESRI family of products, including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS
Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Survey 123. Experience with
enterprise geodatabases (formerly ArcSDE) Knowledge of development,
database, networking and internet technologies as they relate to GIS.
Knowledge of GPS collection and conversion methods. Knowledge of SQL,
Python, and JavaScript and experience with relation database management
systems such as SQL Server or MySQL a plus. Ability to work
cooperatively with general public and individuals of various
backgrounds.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting,
improving and expanding the city?s Geographic Information System (GIS)
to meet the current and future needs of city departments and
constituents. Maintenance and administration of engineering department
relational databases and software applications. SUPERVISION: Works under
general supervision of the City Engineer and may receive direction from
the deputy engineer within authority. City Engineer is the appointing
authority. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential
functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of
the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Under
general direction responsible for the maintenance and updating of the
city?s Geographic Information System. Implementing, managing,
maintaining and expanding as needed GIS software including ArcGIS,
ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and
ArcGIS Survey 123 Updates and edits GIS data layers as they relate to
the City?s GIS including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, water,
stormwater, conservation, parcels and related engineering relational
databases. Provides support to GIS end users. Collect, compile, analyze
and digitize geospatial and tabular data, working with geospatial tools
and technologies to produce maps and related products. Convert hard-copy
maps, plans, and records into digital ArcGIS datasets while maintaining
data accuracy and integrity Maintain technical files and GIS metadata
documentation. Must have the ability to understand user requests,
interpret these requests and formulate responses that meet the users?
needs. Provide end-user assistance with software requests, software
configuration and projects, as needed. Coordinating with departments, IT
staff, and vendors to solve problems. Periodically update GIS data
through use of GPS data collection and conversion of GPS data into GIS
format. Use of AutoCAD for viewing data and converting data into format
compatible with GIS for the purpose of updating GIS. Assists as
requested in the process to interview, hire, train and supervise GIS
interns. Recommend software and hardware purchases for proper
performance of GIS and engineering department systems. Professional oral
and written communication skills. Production of end-of-year written
summary/ annual report on GIS program. Providing one-on-one and
classroom style training to end-users on a regular basis. Update City of
Westfield website as needed and maintain database of usernames and
passwords for the same. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate
will possess a minimum of a bachelor?s degree in civil engineering,
geography, planning, computer science or related field. Experience
supporting GIS applications is preferred. Any equivalent combination of
Education And Experience Which Provides Required Knowledge, Skills And
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be
considered. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated proficiency with the
ESRI family of products, including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS
Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Survey 123. Experience with
enterprise geodatabases (formerly ArcSDE) Knowledge of development,
database, networking and internet technologies as they relate to GIS.
Knowledge of GPS collection and conversion methods. Knowledge of SQL,
Python, and JavaScript and experience with relation database management
systems such as SQL Server or MySQL a plus. Ability to work
cooperatively with general public and individuals of various
backgrounds.