What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS TECH/APPL ADMINISTRATOR position at County of Summit, OH?
GIS TECH/APPL ADMINISTRATOR
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Job Description
Job Description:
Under administrative direction; administers and manages the Geographic Information System computer operation; oversees hardware and software installation; trouble shoots system problems; monitors system performance and system usage; answers user’s questions. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
ANY COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE WHICH INDICATES POSSESSION OF THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES LISTED BELOW.
Completion of a four (4) year degree in computer science and three (3) to four (4) years experience in hardware and software installation and system software analysis functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of hardware/software equipment utilized in engineering, geography & planning; department goals, objectives, policies & procedures* and management principles. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific actions; understand manuals and verbal instructions technical in nature; prepare concise, accurate and complex documentation; communicate effectively; gather, collate and classify data; cooperate with coworkers on group projects; develop good rapport with vendors; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Work Environment:
The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Duties
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this position.
Under administrative direction; administers and manages the Geographic Information System computer operation; oversees hardware and software installation; trouble shoots system problems; monitors system performance and system usage; answers user’s questions. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
ANY COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE WHICH INDICATES POSSESSION OF THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES LISTED BELOW.
Completion of a four (4) year degree in computer science and three (3) to four (4) years experience in hardware and software installation and system software analysis functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of hardware/software equipment utilized in engineering, geography & planning; department goals, objectives, policies & procedures* and management principles. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific actions; understand manuals and verbal instructions technical in nature; prepare concise, accurate and complex documentation; communicate effectively; gather, collate and classify data; cooperate with coworkers on group projects; develop good rapport with vendors; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Indicates developed after employment.
Work Environment:
The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel to and access the various assigned work sites, other offices and agencies, homes and institutions.
- Job is physically comfortable. Typically requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, keying, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Job Duties
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this position.
- Directs and/or coordinates the installation of GIS hardware and software according to the specification to ensure the required need of the system are met; troubleshoots system operational problems; performs first line problem resolution; determines need for vendor maintenance support; receives and resolves user system questions or other related operational problems; serves in an advisory capacity for new application design and development projects.
- Monitors GIS performance, implements standard performance adjustment procedures; optimizes data communication facilities and network data flows; develops and implements efficient operational procedures for batch and interactive input/output processing; develops procedures for system backup operations; develops, implements and monitors system usage accounting; prepares documentation on system activities related to assigned operational areas (e.g., summaries, statistics, problems, corrective actions taken, etc.).
- Coordinates maintenance and service contracts with hardware and software vendors; evaluates requirements for system upgrades and participles in the selection and procurement of new hardware and software components as part of an evaluation team.
- Performs direct of supervision of technicians and specialists and assumes additional managerial functions as work load dictates; assigns and reviews work, evaluates staff performance; resolves difficult problems that arise (internal, external), ensures staff adherence to established operational procedures and protocols; develops and/or conducts technical training.
- Denotes essential functions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work hours may be required.
Work Location: Ohio Building - 175 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44308 - No hybrid work schedule permitted for this position.
Pre-Employment Testing Requirements: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing, Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check
Position : 135116002
Code : 20251300-5
Type : EXTERNAL
Group : EXECUTIVE
Job Family : DEVELOPMENT
Posting Start : 01/15/2025
Posting End : 02/14/2025
Details : Benefits Information
SALARY RANGE: $32.19-$40.21
Salary : $32 - $40
