GIS Specialist I

General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class

General Statement of Duties

Creates and manages a wide variety of City-County GIS databases and related information; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is a highly responsible and difficult technical work involving responsibility for the collection, development, configuration, transformation, distribution, and protection of City-County GIS databases and related operations and activities. This class also requires an employee to have an in-depth experience and skills in GIS science, cartography, problem definition, solutions development, and GIS centric programming, scripting, and communication.
The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Planning Director, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with the GIS Coordinator, Public Works Director, Reclamation and Environmental Services Director, Planning Director, Public Works and Department of Reclamation employees, GIS system vendors, consultants and users, and other City-County department employees.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Administers and secures public and private information stored onsite and online.
• Maintains municipal and remedial infrastructure data using the ESRI Enterprise system.
• Performs field work, as necessary, remote data collection, and on-site office work.
• Uses GPS (Global Positioning System) and tablets to gather data for GIS related use.
• Collaborates with Public Works, Reclamation and Environmental Services, and Planning Departments collecting, creating, managing, and sharing municipal and remedial infrastructure datasets using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123, data-sharing platforms, online resources, and web-based databases and maps.
• Collaborates with colleagues, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in the creation and maintenance of spatial data.
• Creates and maintains web maps and applications, digital features, and printed material for internal use, as well as by external request.
• Generates and manipulates datasets, online resources, and printed maps incorporating spatial and tabular data to support field crews and office staff.
• Performs digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure and related attribute information.
• Modifies spatial data to prepare construction completion reports and data summary reports to fulfill regulatory reporting requirements.
• Trains City-County employees in the use of the GIS system and troubleshoots operational problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complies with the Health & Safety Program; maintains work area in a safe and orderly manner; identifies and reports unsafe conditions; reports all accidents; wears required personal protective equipment; and attends safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.
• Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards.
• Performs related work and other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of GIS mobile software including Field Maps and Survey 123 for ArcGIS.
• Thorough knowledge of GPS devices and software, (e.g. Trimble Catalyst)
• Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, ArcGIS Pro 3.x.
• Thorough knowledge of ESRI software’s to include ArcGIS Online/ Portal, web maps, web application creation, and distribution of digital resources.
• Must have strong data management skills and ability to manage data in an enterprise system.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software
• Experience with Python, structured query language (SQL), and relational database management systems (RDBMS), and their role in managing GIS resources.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or similar.
• Ability to configure data across multiple ArcGIS servers and ArcGIS portal.
• Ability to use scripting to automate data processing and common administrative functions.
• Ability to QAQC field data and imported features for analysis, archiving, and redistribution.
• Ability to trouble-shoot errors and research solutions for complicated GIS inquiries.
• Ability to share, distribute, and classify geographic data through online maps and databases.
• Ability to articulate the functions of GIS concepts, and the importance of geographic information in the functioning of a city-county government.
• Ability to communicate well with others both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate among a wide variety of highly technical projects.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of highly technical and complex tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Ability and willingness to establish connection with the greater GIS community, and to take advantage of local, state, and regional working groups, organizations, and peer outreach.

Required Education, Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Surveying, or related field, or Two-year community college or technical school degree with combined work experience in related fields above.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience operating, implementing, and maintaining automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work

Desirable Special Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoDesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar data translation software.
• Knowledge of general programing languages (SQL, Arcade, Python, etc.) concepts used in the scripting, processing, and distribution of digital information.
• Experience with public utility infrastructure and distribution systems.
• Experience collaborating with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Experience with team collaboration and projects as self-driven work assignments and deadlines.
• Experience with public service and public speaking.

Required Special Qualifications

• Must possess a current Montana Driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time after employment.
• Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance:

“2.08.010 Residence during employment.

From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow.

(Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)”

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to identify, secure, input and manipulate computer data using a GIS system and review and supervise the work of others;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a computer system, manipulate equipment from time-to-time and transport files as requested;
• Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to attend meetings throughout the City-County, operate a motor vehicle and traverse through rough terrain.

The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.

• Low-cost health insurance plan with dental and vision coverage for employees and dependants
• No-cost life insurance
• No-cost, confidential employee assistance program
• Retirement savings accounts
• Permanent employees accrue vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Voluntary supplemental coverages
• Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Medical flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts