What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at Bozeman, City of (MT)?
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The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a GIS Specialist who will develop and maintain the Geographic Information System including preparing data, records, and output while integrating routine maintenance integrations into various GIS applications. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid paternal leave, bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptWork Week: Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmExamples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)Develops and maintains the Geographic Information System, including preparing data, records, and output; and integrating routine maintenance information into various GIS applications;Provides support for software integrations between the City’s GIS, Naviline, and other database systems;Provides training, demonstrations and technical support to personnel in the operation of the Geographic Information System and personal computers;Develops and maintains the City’s Open Data platform;Develops and maintains website content for the Strategic Services Department;Develops and supports online reporting tools and dashboard technologies;Develops and supports mobile solutions for field data collection and maintenance;Develops quality controls and standard operating procedures to ensure data integrity;Makes recommendations for new software acquisitions;Assists in the evaluation, troubleshooting and managing of the GIS system;Researches and compiles a variety of information materials from outside sources, summarizes the information, and prepares related reports accordingly;Researches and recommends technology initiatives related to the City’s Geographic Information System including acquiring, refining, manipulating, and merging spatial information from diverse sources;Keeps immediate supervisor and others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems or suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science or a related field; and1-3 years-experience with GIS-related software, GIS-related database management, software and mapping; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid Class D Driver’s License (or equivalent) and must obtain a Montana Class D Driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment;Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process.
The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a GIS Specialist who will develop and maintain the Geographic Information System including preparing data, records, and output while integrating routine maintenance integrations into various GIS applications. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid paternal leave, bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptWork Week: Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmExamples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)Develops and maintains the Geographic Information System, including preparing data, records, and output; and integrating routine maintenance information into various GIS applications;Provides support for software integrations between the City’s GIS, Naviline, and other database systems;Provides training, demonstrations and technical support to personnel in the operation of the Geographic Information System and personal computers;Develops and maintains the City’s Open Data platform;Develops and maintains website content for the Strategic Services Department;Develops and supports online reporting tools and dashboard technologies;Develops and supports mobile solutions for field data collection and maintenance;Develops quality controls and standard operating procedures to ensure data integrity;Makes recommendations for new software acquisitions;Assists in the evaluation, troubleshooting and managing of the GIS system;Researches and compiles a variety of information materials from outside sources, summarizes the information, and prepares related reports accordingly;Researches and recommends technology initiatives related to the City’s Geographic Information System including acquiring, refining, manipulating, and merging spatial information from diverse sources;Keeps immediate supervisor and others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems or suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science or a related field; and1-3 years-experience with GIS-related software, GIS-related database management, software and mapping; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid Class D Driver’s License (or equivalent) and must obtain a Montana Class D Driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment;Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process.
