What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at SPLOST Management?
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POSITION TITLE: GIS Analyst |
JOB CODE: 489E |
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DIVISION: Operational Support |
SALARY SCHEDULE: Prof/Supervisory Support Annual |
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DEPARTMENT: SPLOST |
WORKDAYS: 231 |
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REPORTS TO: Director, SPLOST |
PAY GRADE: Rank I (NK09) |
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FLSA: Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performs GIS analysis, data modeling, mapping, statistical and quantitative spatial analysis, reviews current and incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, and documentation. |
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Geography, Geographic Information or related field is required (2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college). A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the bachelor’s degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement. |
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Certification/License Required: Certification in GIS; Valid Georgia Driver’s License required |
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Experience: 5 years of experience in GIS; data modeling, mapping, statistical and quantitative spatial analysis |
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; may require lifting or moving objects at times; travel from site to site within the county |
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; ability to interact effectively with district staff, vendors, local government and members of the community |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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Operates and maintains geographic information system (GIS). |
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Creates, maintains, and updates data in GIS database. |
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Enters data from various sources into GIS system. |
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Maintains system by cleaning up and manipulating files and data as necessary. |
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Assists with developing and implementing system standards for input and upkeep of data. |
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Maintains, administers, and troubleshoots GIS software and hardware. |
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Provides recommendations as to the expansion and overall enhancement of GIS system. |
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Analyzes complex geographic data; queries databases for analytical information. |
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Conducts analysis of datasets. |
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Produces digital statistics. |
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Collects and organizes data for report generation. |
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Translates data formats and imports data from diverse sources. |
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Develops conversion procedures and establishes specifications for the production of maps and plots. |
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Converts data from spreadsheets or other files into CSV files suitable for use in the GIS system. |
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Converts GIS data files into acceptable formats for department and district use. |
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Conducts field work to collect data pertaining to the location/locations. |
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. |
Note: This position will be funded through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and may be eliminated when the funding expires.