GeoBase GIS Manager
Description
PRIDE Industries
Job Description
Job: GeoBase GIS Manager
Job Code: L14 - PR-GeoBase-GIS Manager
HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)
Salary Grade: E14
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approval Date: August 2017
SUPERVISES:
There are no direct reports with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, the Geo Base/Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Manager acts as the technical advisor on the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Employees in this job class are responsible for the acquisition and management of a wide range of spatial information required to support the management of public lands. This job class requires a technical skills in the geographic and computer science disciplines.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Identifies requirements and implements advanced analytical techniques necessary to solve complex GIS issues.
2. *Develops and modifies GIS software applications and interfaces.
3. Provides technical user support for all aspects of geo-spatial data and software.
4. *Develops and implements quality control and assurance guidelines for geo spatial data projects.
5. *Assists in the development of statewide standards and applications.
6. *Works actively to bring consistency to all geo spatial data.
7. *Works with other Federal, State and local agencies to coordinate data capture and analysis projects.
8. *Represents the office to facilitate the sharing and distribution of spatial information with other Federal, state and local entities.
9. *Works with a diverse group of resources specialists, planners and managers to coordinate and implement GIS activities, to include development of project objectives, evaluation of adequacy of existing data sources, creation/modification of GIS coverages and databases, analysis, preparation of final output products, and data storage.
10. *Coordinates locally with managers, resources specialist/technicians and IT staff to identify GIS hardware and processing needs and develop plans for required upgrades.
11. *Promotes and implements an integrated training program to teach basic skills in the use of GIS software, data acquisition, retrieval and analysis, to meet local needs.
12. *Keeps abreast of new updates to technology. Investigates new GIS applications.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
*Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience assisting in the integration of GIS with long and short term planning and management activities; applying GIS in support of natural resources management;
• Experience in leading GIS work for an organization; planning and coordinating projects; developing new procedures for map production;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors and/or customers;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers;
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems;
• Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors in Design or related field
Masters in Design or related field
**A Bachelors Degree is required for this position; a Masters Degree is preferred. A comparable
combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Fed Security Clearance
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Lifting of boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders or step stools
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment is located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
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