Normally an employee will be appointed at the first step of the salary range established for their classification.  The city may make an appointment above the first step at the sole discretion of the city.

GENERAL STATEMENT
Implements GIS technologies through application development, data creation, and training for the City of Newberg. Considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer or his/her designee.

 SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None. May provide training and guidance to other staff and/or volunteers as assigned.

• May perform a variety of office-related functions, including preparing permits, correspondence, presentation materials and brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering telephones and responding to inquires from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.
• Manages the archival and retrieval of City “as-built” construction plans and other system information.
• Assists other engineering staff in data collection in the field. This could involve many sorts of data collection, for example the occasional field installation of traffic count devices, water flow meters and other data recording work. This will necessitate gaining familiarity with a select range of counting and monitoring devices such as traffic / speed counters and water pipe flow meters.
• Assists other City personnel in public works design, construction, inspection, or surveying fieldwork.
• Assists the maintenance and operations divisions in implementation of asset management software (Cartegraph).

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, engineering, geography, urban planning, computer science, or closely related field and four (4) years working with GIS data development, project management, and GIS programming.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of personal computing and ESRI mapping technology.
• Considerable knowledge of GIS systems and database administration, internet/intranet applications, and basic programming.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Working knowledge of land use, urban development, and public utility principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Working knowledge of project management skills and building business processes.
• Skill in entering, editing, maintaining, and developing GIS data.
• Skill in graphic design, cartography, and technical writing.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain computer drawing files and related office data, reports, and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, public and private officials, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to gain the confined spaces certification to assist with field data collection work.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, GIS data base, and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools;; desktop and mobile phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to meet the needs of a qualified individual with limitations who can perform the essential functions of the job. 

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, sufficient vision or other powers of observation, and sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to communicate effectively.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Work is typically performed indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

Occasional fieldwork may be required to assist other engineering staff in setting up and retrieving data collection equipment. This will involve stooping, lifting and crawling to set field data collection devices. The noise level can be loud when performing fieldwork.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.