GIS Specialist 3

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• Under general supervision, performs basic to moderate GIS data development activities that involve municipal, utility, and environmental data layers.
• Supports the development of basic processes and methods for data development.
• Supports the development of map layouts, atlas maps, and web maps.
• May collect field data using laptops or tablets and/or GPS.
• Supports and executes quality control programs.
• Participates in client needs assessments and other GIS consulting activities.
• Conducts one-on-one meetings with clients to gather data.
• Installs basic GIS data and applications.
• Conducts basic GIS analysis to support clients and projects.
• This may include the generation of geospatial statistics, 3D and spatial analysis, and temporal analysis within a standard GIS software environment.
• Develops basic to moderate complexity database designs, including geodatabases, with review by others.
• This includes the configuration of geodatabase domains and geometric networks.
• Under general supervision, assists with hardware/software recommendations and specifications, and develops pricing for and/or orders hardware and software of basic to moderate complexity.
• May assist with development of hardware and/or software testing algorithms, and perform testing.
• May develop basic/configure basic GIS applications (web and mobile) using standard GIS tools.
• May duplicate and modify existing applications for new clients, particularly browser-based and mobile applications.
• May develop application testing plans and test applications.
• Supports end users for specific applications.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Reviews the work of more junior staff.
• May attend conferences, symposia, etc.
• to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by assisting in the development of white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals with approval and review.