Description

Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and/or databases. Specialists create test data and evaluate test results to determine system/application performance and identify potential errors. Specialists design, develop, and modify system applications, programs, and/or databases. GIS Specialists analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data to identify spatial relationships. Specialists design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., ArcGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL) in order to develop and map thematic layers of GIS data (e.g., administrative areas, site addresses, ownership and tax parcels, health trends, Orthophotos, etc.). GIS Specialists create and modify system documentation and user guides. Specialists train others to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. They aid programmers/analysts or other personnel. GIS Specialists serve as on-site administrators for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems. GIS Specialists do not have any supervisory responsibilities.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
Assigns and Verifies addresses for the City of Birmingham according to NENA Standards, Alabama 911 Board Best Practices, as well as all State and Local Ordinances
Analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health, election coordination) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data to identify spatial relationships.
Verifies the accuracy and completeness of geospatial and tabular data records by reviewing spreadsheets, legal descriptions, aerial maps, paper or digital drawings, or ArcGIS/ESRI data to identify data errors and ensure all Geographic Information System (GIS) database information is correct and up to date.
Creates, maintains, and updates a Geographic Information System (GIS) database by updating or entering tabular or geospatial data using specialized GIS software (e.g., Esri, Arc Info, ArcGIS) to ensure GIS data is up to date.
Produces, maintains, and distributes data layers, maps, tables, or reports by performing data extraction and various spatial analysis techniques using GIS database and various reporting software to provide requested information and meet user needs.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Engages on cross-department/municipality projects by working with others to establish project goals and deadlines, performing duties within the project scope, and communicating throughout projects (e.g., attending meetings, producing reports) to stay informed or communicate progress towards goals.
Creates training materials and facilitates training sessions to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including but not limited to an associate’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, or Geospatial Mapping and/or certification from an accredited source (e.g., ArcGIS, GISCI, ASPRS, Esri Technical). 
Work experience using spatial database software such as SQL or Oracle (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programming, etc.).
 

Critical Knowledge:

Knowledge of Next-Gen 911 (NG911) systems and standards
Knowledge of automated mapping and information processing methods and techniques.
Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) computer system operations.
Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) hardware (e.g., plotters and scanners), data communication, and network methods and techniques.
Knowledge of GPS systems used for mapping.
Knowledge of ESRI software (e.g., MapInfo, Arc/Info, ArcGIS, etc.).
 

Preferred Knowledge:

Knowledge of Tyler’s Enterprise Public Safety Suite