What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at City of Battle Ground, WA?
Salary : $6,313.40 - $8,032.40 Monthly
Location : Battle Ground, WA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-00017
Department : Engineering
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
FLSA : Non-exempt
Position Status : Non-Represented
Position Summary
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist position is newly established and is the only GIS related position in the City. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the development and maintenance of the city's geographic information system (GIS). The position works extensively with city staff to create unique, customized, digital and presentation maps and exhibits, write programs to provide user access to digital information and maps, helps train other staff to use GIS, and develops long term work programs for GIS. This position is also responsible for continued development and maintenance to the City's asset management and permitting programs.
Essential Duties
- Design, develop and manage the city's geographic information system including the development and maintenance of the city's GIS data, hardware and software; assess department needs; research technological advances and ensure the city's geographic information system's data and capabilities remain current.
- Work with data stewards and departments to interpret business needs into geospatial based data distribution and publication systems.
- Manage database development projects; develop and maintain systems to integrate new and existing databases.
- Prepare written reports of GIS activities; run statistical queries from the city's GIS for various departments.
- Interpret plans, photos and maps; input, edit and verify data to the GIS system; prepare and maintain a variety of base and specialty maps, records and reports related to land use, public works and other data.
- Research office records and assist in field data collection to update GIS information for water, sewer, storm water utilities and streets department. Field inventories are conducted using GPS devices and survey equipment.
- Perform GIS assignments to assist with the maintenance and operation of Public Works department assets such as utilities and roadway infrastructure.
- Research, collect and interpret survey plats, deeds, as-builts, notes and other legal records from a variety of government records to produce data, map layers and the digital library.
- Configure ArcGIS maps and authoring dashboards for the City and the public.
- Prepare displays and exhibits for meetings and events using aerial photos, computer generated text, and other techniques.
- Prepare GIS features for use on the City's website and create web and mobile applications.
- Participate in the process of creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for GIS, permitting, and asset management.
- Develop new and maintain existing work flows, tables, databases, and other features within the City's asset management program.
- Develop new and maintain existing work flows, tables, databases, and other features within the City's permitting program.
- Provide technical support of the permitting programs, to include monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
- Perform data entry, manipulate database tables, and similar data structures.
- Provide technical support to a variety of engineering studies and data acquisition.
- Provide information and assistance to professional consultants, staff, and the public; respond to general inquiries.
- Maintain, disclose and destroy public records in accordance with the requirements of the WA Public Records Act and WA State Archives records retention guidelines.
- Timely and regular attendance.
- Follow / adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.
Experience, Education and Other Requirements
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements :
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Duties are performed both in an office and field environment. Onsite work is an essential part of the job. Office duties involve using a personal computer and operating copiers, large-format printers and other standard office equipment. Field duties involve walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
May routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.
May be required to work outside in all weather conditions, in hazardous work areas.
The position may require travel to attend training or meetings at other city facilities and occasionally to areas outside the city.
The City of Battle Ground offers an excellent benefit package for employees (and their families) which includes :
The City of Battle Ground is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This means that the City does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of protected class status. All applicants and employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated, without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or gender identity, veteran status, use of a guide or service animal, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability (unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification), or because the applicant / employee is a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking.
What is your experience with asset management and permitting software?
What GIS software are you proficient in using?
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Salary : $6,313 - $8,032