Cartographer

The Department of Planning and Permitting, Administration Division, Honolulu Land Information System (HOLIS) Branch, is looking for an Supervising Geographic Information System Cartographic Technician to help plan, supervise and coordinate through subordinate supervisors, the various Geographic Information System (GIS) drafting, cartographic, data entry and related activities of a large section.

As a Supervising Geographic Information System Cartographic Technician, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Confers with the City-wide GIS Administrator, GIS Analysts, and planners to analyze new GIS and drafting projects to determine the costs, work hours, and technical requirements; discusses and determines the design and feasibility of the project and the time table; suggests alternatives or modifications to the project requirements as necessary.
• Establishes goals, outline requirements, and provides general instructions to subordinate supervisors regarding scope, objectives, time limitations, and priorities of GIS mapping, data entry, and drafting projects for DPP.
• Oversees and review GIS data entry, mapping and drafting work for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established standards.
• Develops and coordinates training programs for GIS Cartographic Technicians.
• Performs other duties related to GIS cartographic work and other related duties as required.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

Salary:

$64,248 Annually

Benefits:

In addition to being part of the City’s team that supports your community, employment with the City and County of Honolulu has many excellent benefits including:

• Time Off – Employees earn up to 21 days per year for both vacation and sick leave
• Holidays – 13 days per year and 14 days per year during an election year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (including Student Loans)
• Health plans – Includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental benefits
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Group life insurance
• Training and development through City-sponsored training
• Employee assistance program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service
• Commuter choice Pre-Tax Benefits
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from high school with courses in mathematics and mechanical drawing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three years of GIS cartographic experience.

Such experience must also include, or be supplemented by, work experience demonstrating aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitution:

1. An Associate's degree in Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies from a regionally-accredited university/college may be substituted for two years of the required GIS cartographic experience.
2. A Bachelor's degree in Geography with course work in Geographic Information Systems from a regionally-accredited university/college may be substituted for the three years of GIS cartographic experience.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license, as required. (The current vacancy requires a valid driver's license [type 3/automobile], prior to appointment.)

Application Process:

• To be considered for this position, click Apply or apply online at www.honolulu.gov/career
• Ensure your application is complete and includes detailed information about your education, experience, and job-specific questions.
• Submit evidence of your education as required.
• Detailed responses to the job-specific questions are critical.

Join our team at the City and County of Honolulu and help shape the future of our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.