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CITY OF SCHERTZ - JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Job Title: GIS Coordinator FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision Date: : December 11, 2008
Department: Geographic Information Supersedes description
Systems dated: December 26, 2007
Division: (If applicable)
Supervisor’s Title: Assistant City
Manager
JOB SUMMARY: This is a supervisory position under general direction. The
GIS Coordinator is expected to serve as the City's point of contact on GIS
matters. The GIS Coordinator will also provide project support, technical
expertise, and training to city GIS users. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Coordinating GIS activities with City departments and lead GIS initiatives with
external organizations. In addition, the GIS Coordinator will be responsible for
setting project goals and objectives and Interpret work requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and other GIS staff to
determine needs and system requirements.
• Coordinate the acquisition of new spatial data and manage the
integration of this data into the city's GIS.
• Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system
enhancements.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain city-wide GIS standards,
policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing, monitoring, adjusting and approving GIS-related
budgets.
• Coordinate the installation and testing of applications programs and
write the documentation that describes the operating procedures.
• Assist in analyzing GIS related workflows and the assigning or
scheduling of work to meet priorities and goals.
• Operate and maintain GIS hardware and software, including developing
and/or modifying applications software and/or related sub-system applications
software.
• Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for
completeness and accuracy; identify and correct errors or omissions in the
data.
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• Recommend and, where appropriate, develop GIS and related training
programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If supervisor position):
Supervises monitors and evaluates the work of GIS staff. Recommends the
hiring of GIS staff and related personnel.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (SKA'S) The requirements
listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge and abilities required.
• Knowledge of GIS technology.
• Knowledge of cartography and various digital formats.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design of municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of basic land boundary surveying.
• Knowledge of basic client/server minicomputer architecture.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary
software.
• Skill in cartographic design and/or demonstrated ability in digitizing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in
writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City
staff and the general public.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five (5) year of experience working with Geographic Information Systems and
mobile GPS equipment. Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and
ArcSDE software is preferred. Experience with municipal government is
desirable.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or a General education Development (GED)
Certificate. A Bachelors Degree in Geographic Information Systems or similar
discipline is desirable.
or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Computers, Mapping/CAD software, Database user interface and query
software, standard office equipment such as phones, faxes, copy machines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job.
Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5 pounds; visual
acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity
necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject
to sitting, standing, reaching, and walking to perform the essential functions.
See attached JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: GIS Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Geographic Information Systems
REQUIREMENTS NONE AT THIS OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONTINUOUSLY
TIME (0% - 30%) 31% - 60%) (61% - 100%)
LIFTING OR
CARRYING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
PUSHING OR
PULLING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
BODY POSITIONS
Standing
Walking
Running
Work on
irregular
surfaces
Sitting
BODILY
MOVEMENTS:
Bending/
Stooping
Squatting
Twisting
Reaching
Above:
Shoulders
Crawling
Kneeling
CLIMBING:
Stairs
Ladders
Ramps
Scaffolds
Rough Terrain
Utility Poles
WORK AT
ELEVATIONS
Up to 4 ft.
4 ft. - 12 ft.
Greater than
12 ft
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: GIS Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Geographic Information Systems
JOB-SPECIFIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to clearly speak to and hear voices via telephone,
portable radios and mobile telephones in addition to verbal communication
within offices and conference chambers. Some communications will be held in
hight noise areas requiring directional hearing.
JOB-SPECIFIC SIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read various type including a minimum type 17
characters per inch on documents, books, letter and computer terminals. Must
have sufficient vision to occasionally work in low light and night
environments.
JOB-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (Written and Oral):
Exhibits the knowledge and ability to effectively communicate orally
with all levels of government officials, engineers, developers, citizens and
staff concerning all aspects of expansion or development. Has the ability to
independently produce written reports and studies as needed in clear and
recognizable wirtten form. Have knowledge of or be able to learn and utilize
computer terminals and software as part of the job.
OTHER PHYSICAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
(Fingers, Feet, Arms, Legs):
Must be able to occasionally walk, climb and stand in unimproved areas,
construction sights and buildings under construction. Periodic meetings will
be held at night each month and occasional requirements for extended working
hours may be required.
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