JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing, developing and customizing GIS applications and enterprise network systems to support the business needs of the organization. Work with automated mapping and spatial information processing methods and techniques; understand cartographic design and CAD/GIS principles. Create new and edit existing graphical and tabular data; complete geographical analysis to create complex queries and spatial overlays; implement new data. Interface directly with clients to determine their needs and make recommendations. Perform project lead responsibilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES: The following duties are representative of the range and scope of duties performed. They are illustrative only, and are neither all-inclusive nor does every position perform all duties described:

Research, analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain GIS applications and systems. Determine requirements, appropriate software and design methodologies. Document systems, programs and operational procedures.

Assure quality objectives and standards are maintained through routine examination of projects, providing verification of data integrity and data distribution.

Responsible for developing and implementing project plans with appropriate schedules, objectives and measurements within project budgets. Coordinates staff and resources under the general direction of/or in the absence of the GIS Manager.

Provide lead technical assistance to staff, clients and management. Communicate effectively on all levels and provide program coordination and reports.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

With limited supervision reports to the GIS Manager. Oversees staff and project resources under the general direction of/or in the absence of the GIS Manager.

Provides direction to GIS staff.

CONTACTS:

1. Internal: All GIS, ISD and Assessor staff

B. External: Other county agencies, regional government agencies and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

   Working knowledge of programming techniques utilizing RDBMS database structures. Understanding the philosophy of GIS applications and the maintenance of spatial data. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions to this position.

2. Education:

   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Geography engineering or a closely related field.

3. Experience:

   Minimum of 2 years experience with programming GIS applications in a RDBMS environment which include at least 1 year of GIS spatial analysis. Related experience and education may substitute on a year for year basis.

4. Specialized Training:

Knowledge of Oracle fundamentals, RDBMS, Object Oriented Scripting Languages and GIS data products is necessary. Project management tools, Internet design experience, and spatial database engine technology is preferred