Geographic Information Systems Specialist III

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M

A vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, supports geographic information system activities including but not limited to database development, database maintenance, application development and testing in the Office of Information Technology. Oversees and manages activities related to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and applications.

Leads development of geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries and technical procedures. Develops and performs quality assurance/quality control testing on geodatabases. Facilitates the development of agency requirements and designs for GIS applications. Manages the design, construction, testing and implementation of GIS models using model builder and python.

Performs analysis on a broad variety of geodatabases. Identifies and provides recommendations on solutions for business process improvement opportunities involving geographic information systems. Coordinates geodatabase certifications according to GIS Service Level Agreements. Develops complex queries and scripts to perform analysis of geodatabases and related databases using structured query language (SQL). Coordinates, prepares and executes GIS application test plans. Prepares and delivers training on GIS applications. Creates Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata for geodatabase development and maintenance projects.

Coordinates on-site technical assistance to supported departments and agencies. Provides access to GIS products and services available to internal and external customers. Interacts with contractors to ensure delivery of quality products and to solve production issues. Prepares requests for scope of work and vendor proposals. Leads the design, modeling and development of relational data models. Provides on-call support for County Emergency Operations Center. Provides support for GIS related websites. Manages issue logs and communication to Project Manager on project status. Leads team in performing duties associated with databases compilation and maintenance. Participates on the GIS Committee and chairs sub-committees. Manages GIS-related projects using project management standards and techniques. Provides quality customer service.

Examples of Other Duties

Undertakes special projects as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography

or a related field

plus

four years’ experience in the operation of geographic information systems. (Experience using a geographic information system may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

Comprehensive knowledge of database design principles and best practices. Knowledge of project management techniques. Knowledge of technical concepts of database modeling and scripting workflow processes. Knowledge of business process analysis and techniques to identify opportunities for Business Process Improvement using GIS or other information technologies. Knowledge of application development using .NET or other programming languages. Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Skill in the operation of geographic information systems. Skill performing database modeling, designing relational GIS databases and supporting data conversion and synchronization activities. Skill supporting geographic information systems users and provides solutions to technical problems. Skill in performing technical research to assist the application programmers and database administrators. Skill supporting Service Level Agreements for databases and agencies, along with executing database maintenance plans. Skill applying techniques of structured query language (SQL) and relational database technologies.

Ability to provide system administration to GIS integrated, off-the-shelf applications. Ability to perform technical lead responsibilities on database and application projects. Ability to effectively coordinate and lead sub-committees on the GIS committee. Ability to prepare and provide training on GIS specific topics. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Comprehensive knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of the County’s GIS applications and databases.

Skill in the operation of the County’s geographic information systems. Skill in providing support to County GIS users related to the GIS application portfolio, databases and infrastructure. Skill in managing and administering GIS integrated applications. Skill in developing scripts using structured query language. Skill in providing project management support for projects. Skill in performing business process analysis and requirements documentation using techniques. Skill in the preparation and training on GIS specific topics. Skill in applying the County’s System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) on projects and initiatives. Skill in performing technical lead responsibilities on database and application projects.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Geographic Information System Specialist III

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Agency

Baltimore County

Address

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone

410-887-3135

Website

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov