| Job Status : |
Full Time, Employee |
| Company : |
Polk County Florida |
| Posting Date : |
July 9 |
| Closing Date : |
OPEN |
| Relevant Experience : |
4 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Location : |
Bartow, Florida |
| Category : |
GIS
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Polk County FloridaGIS Systems AnalystMAJOR FUNCTION
Provides technical expertise in GIS development, operations, analysis, design, construction, database implementation, documentation and ongoing support for GIS client applications.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Project Management: Responsible for performing systems analysis, design and implementation on large complex NT or Unix GIS systems. Deals with a large diverse group of users, departments and agencies when developing a system. Completes accurate program development estimates. Develops time/cost estimates and cost benefit studies.
Customer Knowledge: Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the clients GIS application. Responsible for tracking the progress of projects to ensure timely completion. Performs technical work writing and maintaining programs. Works with clients to identify program requirements for program scripts and online programs.
Training: Trains employees in the proper usage of new GIS systems. Assists in the training of junior staff members. Provides advanced technical guidance to other staff members. Assists other programmers with various programming.
System Development: Responsible for the maintenance of a large GIS system. Prepares program and job documentation for computer operations and clients. Prepares and uses control language for all phases of program development. Maintains and enhances a working knowledge of the required GIS programming languages, coding methods, data access methods, and operations requirements. Creates test data and evaluates test results. Participates in post-implementation reviews and revisions.
System Analysis and Design: Works with clients to explain program usage and results. Translates system requirements into program specifications. Identifies program control methods, screen and report elements, data conversion procedures, and operation instructions. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and the storage of digital data records in a GIS application format. Attends education courses as required.
Written and Oral Communications: Conducts meetings with client staff. Provides written and oral reports to management of the Information Technology Division. Perform related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to organize and lead a team. Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required. Extensive knowledge of GIS and business concepts. Knowledge of system development methodologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis and development of computer systems. Knowledge of both the UNIX and Windows NT operating systems along with their respective GIS applications. Ability to translate system requirements into program specifications. Knowledge of techniques used to locate and identify necessary program modifications for establishing program specifications. Ability to write, test, and debug programs. Ability to write GIS programs from user needs and specifications. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to use independent judgment and make logical decisions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with employees, management, and other departments. Ability to sit for long periods. Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks. Ability to speak in a manner that can be understood. Ability to bend, stoop, sit and stand. Ability to perform tasks that require eye hand coordination. Must have the ability to see, write and perform data entry keying efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college with major course work in Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography or a related field. Minimum of four (4) years related experience, including three (3) years in a major GIS analysis and design project.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
A comparable amount of related training, experience and education may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL PREFERENCES
Prefer candidates with experience in Arc/Info, Arc/View, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcAddress, Visual Basic, Avenue, AML and Database design with Oracle Tables, Access and Map Library.
JOB LOCATION: Information Technology, Bartow, FL
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
HIRING RATE: $55,140.00 - $67,766.00 (Pay Grade 33) 
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