GIS Analyst
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Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer graphics, computer mapping, or computer assisted drafting and one year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. -
Position Summary
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This is advanced technical work utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) to create and maintain a roadway network, an address location database and other spatially enabled data layers in support of the E911 emergency response system in Alachua County.
An employee assigned to this classification analyzes existing data to ensure quality and conformance to NENA standards, assists with maintenance and development of the geodatabases utilized by the E911 department, performs data analysis in support of quality control, historical call data and response information and performs network and spatial analysis in support of the E911 and Fire/EMS departments planning process, analyzes past and current trend and generates corresponding reports as requested.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the 911 GIS Coordinator. -
Examples of Duties
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Develops computer based support applications to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in database.
Collects and maintains a database of County information for data and graphics presentation purposes from a variety of sources, including the Property Appraiser, Federal Census Bureau, etc.Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, plats, data bases and comprehensive plans.
Provides technical graphics, mapping and addressing advice and expertise to other County staff members and the general public as required.Revises existing maps and charts and corrects maps in various stages of compilation.
Assists with implementation/development of ESRI Local Government module along with ArcGIS Attribute Assistant to automate address creation.Creates field survey maps for use on Android or IOS devices in support of field data collection.Manages Spatial Data Engine (SDE) and in-house file Geodatabases.Performs a variety of analysis in support of quality control of addressing data.Identifies Emergency Service Number (ESN) field within the Address points that do not correspond to the ESN boundary it is located within.Identifies city field within the address points that do not line up with the zip code boundary (municipal name) it is located within.Imports monthly Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) into GIS for comparison.Uses Python and Model Builder to automate a variety of geo-processing tasks.Assists in preparation of maps representing various analysis of proposed fire/EMS station locations, emergency demand and response, data trends, depicting emergency vehicle range in support of determining optimal future facility location, historical County growth and expected further expansion.Generates specific computer plots as needed from GIS.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the operation of a GIS computer system.
Considerable knowledge of cartographic, topographic, and surveying techniques and principles.
Knowledge of coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates.
Some knowledge of applicable policies, laws and regulations affecting County activities.
Skill in the use of the following work related tools and equipment: personal computer including word processing, data base, calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
