GIS Field Specialist

City of Lake City

Overview

Posted

12 hours, 6 minutes ago

Compensation

$36,118 - $67,190

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Status

Unclear

Location

Lake City, FL, US

Education Level

High School

Seniority

Not specified

Description

General Description

This position is for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Field Specialist. The individual will perform under

the supervision of the Director of GIS and work as a team member with various Utility divisions and City

departments.

Nature of Work

Professional and technical work applying GIS technology to specific disciplinary areas of utilities.

Classification Standards

Positions allocated to this classification report to the Director of GIS and work under limited supervision.

Work in this class is distinguished from lower classes by its emphasis on utility mapping applications and

use of specialized hardware.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist GIS Analysts and related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, and/or using

geographic information systems applications.

• Provides technical assistance to utility and city crews and works closely with other departments.

• Creates, maintains and updates all utility and City GIS layers.

• Uses GIS software and hardware to collect data in the field.

• Research and verify geographic data.

• Creates maintains and updates GIS data files, shape files, and attribute tables, including facilities data,

parcel map data and other planimetric map data as required.

• Creates map products using GIS software.

• Attends GIS classes, seminars, regular city and county GIS User Group meetings and other special project

GIS committee meetings as needed .

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to

perform all duties as assigned.)

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates necessary survey, engineering and field data for use in GIS layers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILIITES

Critical Skills/ Expertise:

All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the

ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks. The abilities expected

of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive,

receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriate groomed and attired so as to present a

professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly

and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate

supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use

of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional image when engaged in any activity

with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified

parameters and in accordance with policies; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and

respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and

colleagues.

• Knowledge of use of desktop and mobile devices.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and instruments used in GPS field data acquisition.

• Knowledge of documentation and graphic representation of utility easements, utility

right-of-way's, and utility property acquisitions.

• Knowledge of utility systems such as gas, water, and wastewater. Skilled in using ESRI ArcGIS

software and Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to produce professional quality finished planimetric and utility maps.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with

co-workers and the general public.

Minimum Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED).

Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Licenses/ Certificates

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions.

• Sitting for long periods of time

• Standing

• Walking Stooping

• Kneeling

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

• Moderate (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to

adjust focus

• Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.