JOB TITLE:
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SPECIALIST -
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DEPARTMENT:
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
WAGE:
Exempt
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JOB OBJECTIVE:
To develop and maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the
Henderson Water Utility, to provide support to other HWU departments, and to
coordinate the Utility’s GIS needs with the City of Henderson’s GIS program.
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ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Develops and maintains GIS
system for the Utility
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Coordinates GIS efforts
with the City of Henderson and other Henderson departments
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Develops specifications for
additional GIS and GPS related hardware and software
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Become proficient with ESRI
ArcGIS Software Suite
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Guides users in creating
requirements for GIS Software
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Creates new computer
programs or edits existing programs in order to produce maps, data, and
automate procedures (designs, codes, tests, and documents)
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Writes documentation to
support software
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Prepares training materials
and gives presentations to users
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Maintains inventory of
system maps as related to GIS (converts from CAD when necessary)
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Reviews developer plans for
water, wastewater, and stormwater and coordinates with other City departments
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Prepares, updates, and
distributes GIS maps and new information as they become available
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Provides GIS (and other)
database development, management, and maintenance
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Provides general public
information services
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Collects data and performs
analyses as needed
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Keeps current with new GIS
and GPS information and technology
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Represents HWU in job
related organizations when requested by supervisor
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Attends meetings and
conferences as requested or approved
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Maintains a positive
attitude with team/unit
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Maintains good public
relations
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Performs other duties as
assigned
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidate must have basic
knowledge of principles and practices of GIS systems, data collection,
databases, and mapping. Computer proficiency and the ability to review and
interpret job related plans are necessary. Demonstration of oral and
written communication is necessary. Job requires the ability to quickly
comprehend a wide range of technical concepts and the ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships.
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
4-year Bachelor of Science degree
from an accredited college or university with either two GIS courses or one
year of GIS working experience;
or,
Associate of Science degree from an
accredited college or university with at least three years of GIS job
related experience;
or,
any equivalent combination of experience and
training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities (as
approved by the Utility).
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PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
Pass alcohol and drug screening test. Based on pre-employment
physical examination and demonstration through job performance is physically
able to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential tasks.
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SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned by supervisor.
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LICENSING
OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Drivers License
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This job description does not
constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises
to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by
any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to
change by the employer (Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the
employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirement of the job change.
The Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the
provision of this job description at any time and without notice. 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 or
essential function does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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