Description
Develop, maintain, and support a variety of geographic information systems (GIS) datasets and maps for the City of College Station's planning and development services operations. Provide mapping support to internal staff and the general public.
Principal Duties
- Develop, maintain, update and retrieve information for various GIS datasets including geodatabases, shapefiles, layers and within a spatial database engine (SDE).
- Perform data conversion/projection and integration of external data sources into GIS. This includes interpreting and researching legal documents; digitizing cartographic data; and entering or analyzing demographic and geographic data.
- Produce maps and related graphics (both digital and paper) for public hearings, meetings, other public forums, and other department needs such as reports, publications, or related documents.
- Conduct analysis on data and produces documents and maps for decision making purposes.
- Routinely meet with individuals and groups to assess problems and provide solutions.
- Handle requests from customers for copies of various documents and maps.
- Respond to general questions regarding information and data found on documents and maps.
- Perform field, archival, historical, and statistical research in support of department activities.
- Develop and maintain document and map archives.
- Develop and maintain procedure manuals, metadata, specifications and other documentation for GIS activities and datasets.
- Provide computer technical support to office staff and field crews.
- Maintain a high level of proficiency in GIS software, professional practices, and techniques.
- Operate and maintain plotters, printers, and wide format scanners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Associate's Degree in Geography or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS. Knowledge of fundamental GIS principles and practices. Experience with MS Windows and Windows-based applications. Excellent cartographic, written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with mapping, surveying, and engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal systems. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Preferred:
Bachelor' degree in Geography or closely related field of study. Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD. GIS Data analysis experience. Programming experience relevant to the ESRI ArcGIS environment. Experience with addressing. Ability to interpret and reproduce platted information.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
