GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (T & E)

CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION PROGRAM FOR

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

City of Yonkers As they occur $49,738 - 90,579

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

DUTIES:

This position is responsible for assisting in the production and maintenance of enterprise geospatial datasets and related cartographic and mapping functions. The work includes maintaining and updating the central database using GIS and related software packages, collecting and reviewing source data and manuscripts from government agencies, and assembling and preparing data for distribution. This position also requires the general application of technical and cartographic skills associated with the design, layout and production of maps, (hardcopy and digital) publications and graphics. General supervision is received from administrative personnel. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES:

• Performs geographic information systems (GIS) database development, entry-level programming functions and basic map-making functions associated with the central GIS database;
• Performs maintenance of enterprise database layers including street centerline files and associated address ranges;
• Provides GIS support to departments by extracting information from databases to produce maps and other materials denoting information such as tax parcels, watersheds, census geography and other features;
• Performs basic technical programming and database management functions in support of special projects;
• Converts geographic data from hardcopy and electronic maps;
• Performs traditional cartographic and mapping functions as needed;
• Assists in providing GIS support for planning feasibility studies and presentiation, and to prepare reports and provide statistical documentation;
• Reviews with supervisor the priority and feasibility of assigned projects;
• Attends meetings and conferences as assigned;
• Attends staff meetings to discuss unit and departmental activities;
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must meet the requirements of one of the following groups on or before the date of the written test.

OPEN-COMPETITIVE:

a) Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Information Systems or a related field; or

b) Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Graphic Information Systems or a related field and two (2) years of experience in utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) or related mapping; or

c) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE:


Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at . You must pay the required evaluation fee."

RATED EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information you provide about your experience will be rated against the following areas:

• Computer Programming
• Help Desk
• User Support
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Web Site Development