GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Department of Public Works – Water and Sewer Division
Classification: Competitive
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative Unit
Salary: $60,505 - $71,93

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for the development, maintenance and operation of a
Geographic Information System (GIS). The duties vary according to assignment; however, in general, the duties
focus on the daily development and operation of the GIS. This class differs from Geographic Information System
Map Technician in that a Geographic Information System Specialist performs a greater scope of duties, has
greater independence of action and greater technical knowledge of the GIS field as well as specific GIS software
programs. This class differs from Senior Geographic Information System Specialist in that the work of the
Geographic Information System Specialist is focused on the daily operation of the GIS, rather than program
implementation, system modification, or the management of the GIS program. The work is performed under
the general supervision of the Geographic Information System Administrator with leeway encouraged in
exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Geographic Information System Specialist job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Analysis, Spatial

Information Technology or a closely related field with similar course curriculum; or

(b) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering or a closely related field with

similar course curriculum, and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or
volunteer equivalent, creating and editing geographic data, computer mapping, performing GIS
analysis, using a GIS or other computerized mapping system, or training others in the use of GIS or
other computerized mapping system; or

(c) Possession of an Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Cartography, Geography or a closely

related field, and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent,
as indicated in (b); or

(d) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and successful

completion of a college or university certification program in Geographic Information Science and one
(1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid and/or volunteer equivalent, as indicated in (b);
or

(e) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) through (d) above.

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by, and college coursework completed at, a college or university
accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S.
Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by, or college
coursework completed at, an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must
provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be
found at
evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver license appropriate to the vehicles operated or
otherwise demonstrated ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the results of
a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon
the candidate's exam score.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA Administrative Collective Bargaining Unit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application 
Copy of high school and college transcript 
Copy of driver license

Submit required application materials by March 12, 2025 to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept
paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: February 25, 2025