Geographic Information System Analyst V, SR-24

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

About The Position

The Geographic Information System Analyst V researches, analyzes, designs, and produces the most difficult and complex thematic maps and GIS applications. The role participates in designing and maintaining the GIS database and coordinating GIS-related matters among departments. It may assist with supervising and training lower-level staff or direct the work of lower-level GIS analysts, and performs other related duties as required. The position manages complex data-entry projects for custom thematic maps and reports; performs advanced aerial-photo and remote-sensing analysis; writes programs for map production and data formatting; and works with user departments to identify GIS needs. It also manages GIS projects, enters map and descriptive data, verifies geographic and land-use information through physical inspections, contributes to project plans and user committees, and provides technical support to departments conducting GIS projects. Applicants need education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience using GIS software in thematic map design and production. A valid Type 3 motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Applicants must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary to perform the duties; the physical effort grouping is Light.

Requirements

Education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible experience using GIS software in the design and production of thematic maps and other applications.
Possession of a valid Type 3 motor vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge of geography as it applies to GIS; GIS concepts and principles; mapping, cartography, surveying, and photogrammetry; data and word processing; statistics; GIS software packages; computer programming languages; GIS and relational database management concepts and theories; GIS computer and peripheral equipment; and research methods and techniques.
Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate thematic map data records; create GIS programs to enter and process data and create maps, graphics, and reports; manage GIS project preparation and operations; maintain effective working relationships; and communicate ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary for performing the duties.

Responsibilities

Manage complex data-entry projects to produce custom thematic maps and reports using GIS.
Perform advanced analysis and interpretation of aerial photographs to delineate elevations, wetlands, vegetation, agricultural land, urban land, and other geographic and land-use characteristics.
Design and produce custom thematic map data and reports, including writing programs for unique maps and reports.
Write computer programs to format data and assist in developing databases for map production.
Meet with user department representatives to determine GIS needs.
Research, analyze, and design GIS projects.
Manage aerial photograph and remote-sensing projects.
Enter delineated map and descriptive information into GIS through digitizing, key entry, or other standard procedures.
Investigate and verify geographic and land-use data through physical inspections.
Participate in developing project plans and in user committees.
Monitor user department work and provide technical support for planning, developing, and conducting GIS projects.
Assist in supervising and training lower-level staff and/or direct the work of lower-level GIS analysts.
Participate in GIS database design and maintenance and assist in coordinating interdepartmental GIS matters.
Perform other related duties as required.