JOB SUMMARY

This is highly responsible professional geographic information systems analysis, digital database analysis and administration work involving the maintenance of software and hardware of a computerized digital database.

Work involves responsibility for effective and efficient maintenance of a geographic information system. Duties include development and implementation of upgrades to system components, providing support to project engineers and outreach staff, map creation, data creation, data analysis, data management, and database development. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult geographic information system quality control and assurance decisions. This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in computer platforms, Windows operating systems, or comparable, automated mapping and facilities management software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, collects, implements and maintains the geographic information system data base files and data management procedures. Develops and implements system maintenance standards. Monitors system security, cartographic standards, data base protocol and is responsible for data management.
• Coordinates the geographic information system support contracts and other vendor contracts, and agreements. Prepares cost estimates for upgrades, contracts, agreements, and technical reports, as required.
• Coordinates implementation and application of computer hardware and software with consultants and vendors. Assists the Manager of Engineering Technical Services in preparation of the annual budget as it relates to system improvement requirements.
• Coordinates the technical needs of other user groups both inside and outside the District and programs and administers the network hardware and software. Provides technical support to internal staff.
• Creates maps showing project extents, extent/progress of projects, and other ad hoc maps as requested.
• Performs special assignments, as directed. Researches and develops new programs to improve system management and efficiency.
• Performs related work as required.