GIS Coordinator

This position is pending final approval.

Responsible for assisting in development, oversight and performance of professional level duties related to the development and implementation of systems, networks, databases and macros to create, maintain, display and update a County-wide government geographic information system (GIS).

1. Designs, develops, implements, coordinates and maintains internal technical standards associated with spatial data and GIS technology in cooperation with other management and staff.
2. Assists and mentors’ staff in developing and managing databases related to spatial data and administers GIS datasets for use in maintaining a comprehensive geographic system for the County and local agencies.
3. Oversees GIS workload and concerns; assigns work to other staff as required.
4. Develops and implements custom GIS applications to ensure query capability and data access to various GIS layers.
5. Develops tools to automate input data processes and performs data edits as necessary to maintain highly accurate data.
6. Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves GIS database discrepancies, applies corrections as necessary, and identifies data improvements to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and GIS products in accordance with established standards.
7. Creates and maintains necessary documentation for the GIS system, user-training materials and manuals.
8. Performs a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS system, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and prepares technical reports.
9. Conducts presentations to other individuals or departments regarding the use of the GIS system, explains necessary hardware and software requirements to use the system may provide user training as needed.
10. Keeps abreast of advancements in the field of GIS, attends training sessions and seminars as appropriate to maintain advanced technical expertise.
11. Evaluates potential fit and impacts of new advancements in the GIS system; provides recommendations for adoption and/or procurement based on analysis.
12. Works with aerial photography and/or satellite imagery.
13. Conducts analysis, Geo-registration, and other imager processing services.
14. Maintains accurate records, drawings and files related to assigned activities.
15. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and principles of GIS.
• Principles and practices of systems analysis and development.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Applications programming principles, techniques and documentation practices.
• Principles and practices of cartography, coordinate systems, projections and scale.
• Principles and practices of relational database design and management.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Cartographic mathematics and statistics.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Skill in:

• Planning, conducting, coordinating and implementing complex GIS conversion projects for various County departments and other local agencies.
• Organizing their own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Instructing non-technical users in work procedures.
• Analyzing user systems and developing and programming applications to meet those needs.
• Preparing clear and concise program documentation and user procedures.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in geography, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional level experience in developing and implementing automated geographic information systems; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Nevada Driver's License.

Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.