Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

JOB SUMMARY

This is highly responsible professional geographic information systems analysis, digital database analysis and administration work involving the maintenance of software and hardware of a computerized digital database.

Work involves responsibility for effective and efficient maintenance of a geographic information system. Duties include development and implementation of upgrades to system components, providing support to project engineers and outreach staff, map creation, data creation, data analysis, data management, and database development. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult geographic information system quality control and assurance decisions. This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in computer platforms, Windows operating systems, or comparable, automated mapping and facilities management software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, collects, implements and maintains the geographic information system data base files and data management procedures. Develops and implements system maintenance standards. Monitors system security, cartographic standards, data base protocol and is responsible for data management.
• Coordinates the geographic information system support contracts and other vendor contracts, and agreements. Prepares cost estimates for upgrades, contracts, agreements, and technical reports, as required.
• Coordinates implementation and application of computer hardware and software with consultants and vendors. Assists the Manager of Engineering Technical Services in preparation of the annual budget as it relates to system improvement requirements.
• Coordinates the technical needs of other user groups both inside and outside the District and programs and administers the network hardware and software. Provides technical support to internal staff.
• Creates maps showing project extents, extent/progress of projects, and other ad hoc maps as requested.
• Performs special assignments, as directed. Researches and develops new programs to improve system management and efficiency.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Information Technology or other appropriate staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in geography, geographic information systems, or a related field plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in geographic information system hardware and software operations and maintenance and at least some experience with a Windows, or comparable, operating system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of geographic information systems and cartographic principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), system programming, and database administration.
• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to work unit reporting and routing administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of cartography, geodesy and photogrammetry as related to digital databases.
• Ability in oral and written communications.
• Ability to administer policies and procedures including planning, routine decision-making, and report development and writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, consultants, vendors, town officials, other utilities, and other governmental agencies.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in a sedentary to light work environment, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (under 25 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily indoors with minimal exposure to outdoor environmental factors.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.