Specialist, Planning & Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Urban Studies, Geography, Business or Public Administration or equivalent • Three (3) years relevant experience; Master’s Degree may substitute for two (2) years experience • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management • Experience in working with parents, community members, education or government agency personnel on a collaborative basis • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective public articulation of district goals, objectives and operations • Knowledge of state and local growth management legislation • Proficiency in current GIS computing technologies and software applications • Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain cooperative work relationships with local governments, the development community, parents, school based and district staff • Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting and applying applicable regulations • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and make presentations • Skill in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems • Ability to attend meetings outside normal office hours • Ability to work in and through conflict situations • Ability to initiate and interpret policy • Proficient computer skills

POSITION GOAL

• To provide technical support in the area of facilities planning, school concurrency, and student assignment for Volusia County Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. *Attend meetings outside the normal office hours as assigned.
2. *Evaluate the impact of proposed development of schools and the School District.
3. *Assist in the site selection process for the acquisition of education facilities.
4. *Assist in the coordination process with other local and state governmental and regulatory agencies for the development of school district property.
5. Monitor and report population growth and future land use patterns in the county.
6. *Represent Volusia County Schools (VCS) on various governmental committees as assigned.
7. *Collaborate with other departments to prepare, initiate, and finalize the required upcoming and departing student reports.
8. *Assist in development of attendance area boundary presentations and provide technical data and reports as necessary.
9. *Assist with the design, maintenance and update of student attendance zone information and controlled open enrollment and supervise distribution.
10. *Maintain and update GIS data.
11. *Coordinate and participate with other agencies as necessary.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Planning