GEOGRAPHI INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Geographic Information System Technician performs a wide range of duties related to the operation of a

Geographic Information System (GIS) including but not limited to GPS data collection, data input, data

verification, data analysis, cartography, public outreach, feature class updates, model building, and creates,

manages, and updates geodatabases. This position keeps accurate records, completes GIS requests, and assigns

physical addresses. The GIS functions may include conducting and facilitating training on the GIS system and

software. This position serves as a resource person and provides technical support on GIS software and system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain GPS data collection, data processing, data conversion, and data verification completed by GPS

data collection, AutoCAD and ArcGIS software. The accuracy of the data collected is very important to

the integrity of the GIS system.

• Provide data updates, maintenance, verification, and accuracy checks to ensure the data in the GIS is

continually checked for errors; Conduct research to resolve any conflicting information which is then

hyperlinked back to the data. Reviews standards established by the GIS Manager to ensure the data

supplied to end users will enable them to make informed decisions on any project.

• Create models and scripts for use with ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and FME software.
• Solve problems with software related issues by having a good understanding of GIS software, ArcGIS

Map, ArcGIS Catalog, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Map, FME, MS Access, and MS Excel. Software related

issues may be composed of Data Converting Attribute Table Schemas, Creating Raster Mosaics, Re-

Projecting Coordinate Systems, recovering Feature Classes, Recovering File Geodatabase, Recovering,

Enterprise Geodatabases Recovering and Re-Projecting raw GPS data.

• Keep accurate records of each request submitted to GIS including documenting all contact with the

submitter, any issues, dates, when the request was received, and all documents linked to the request in an

access database.

• Serves as a resource person and provides technical support to GRIC departments and entities on GIS

related tasks and issues.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.