April 26, 2021
Highway Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee – Kanawha County
Nature of Work
The Highway Geographic Information Systems Technician Trainee is regarded as a beginning trainee level of the GISTECH title series, wherein an employee, under direct supervision, is oriented to Geographic Information System (GIS) work and may be trained to perform duties through on-the-job experience. This position is in the Linear Referencing System (LRS) Services Unit in the Strategic Systems and Technology Division. The position involves training-level technical work in multi-tier Geographic Information System (GIS) operations and services for a state agency or department. Duties include digital data entry and maintenance, executing applications, and producing maps and related graphic output and reports. Detailed guidelines with specific instruction are given to the employee to successfully complete a given task. Varying from these guidelines requires permission from the supervisor. Complexity involves steps, processes, and methods that are related within the job duties. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade 11
Pay Grade 11
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs low to mid-level GIS operations including manual data entry (e.g. digitizing, scanning, keyboard entry, etc.)
• Produces plots and maps, does low-level GIS analysis, generates reports, and answers requests
• Assists with GIS hardware and software operations such as setup and updates, installation and test, networking and peripheral device connectivity
• Maintains technical equipment, assists employees with technical issues
• The personal contacts are with individuals or groups from outside the employing agency in a moderately unstructured setting
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions. The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.
• Produces plots and maps, does low-level GIS analysis, generates reports, and answers requests
• Assists with GIS hardware and software operations such as setup and updates, installation and test, networking and peripheral device connectivity
• Maintains technical equipment, assists employees with technical issues
• The personal contacts are with individuals or groups from outside the employing agency in a moderately unstructured setting
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions. The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of basic automated mapping and geospatial processing methods, techniques and capabilities
• Knowledge of basic GIS database structures and geographic data sources
• Knowledge of basic cartographic principles and practices pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns, thematic content, etc.
• Knowledge of basic map scales, projections and coordinate systems
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and peripherals such as a digitizing cursor
• Ability to gather and interpret basic geographic information from various data sources such as maps, graphs, charts, planimetric drawings, survey data, aerial photography and satellite imagery
• Ability to use basic automated methods and techniques for geospatial data input, processing and analysis
• Ability to understand basic geospatial technical concepts and terminology and to convey this information to supervisors, other employees, administrators and public officials
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment under minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge of basic GIS database structures and geographic data sources
• Knowledge of basic cartographic principles and practices pertaining to map symbols, line work, colors and patterns, thematic content, etc.
• Knowledge of basic map scales, projections and coordinate systems
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and peripherals such as a digitizing cursor
• Ability to gather and interpret basic geographic information from various data sources such as maps, graphs, charts, planimetric drawings, survey data, aerial photography and satellite imagery
• Ability to use basic automated methods and techniques for geospatial data input, processing and analysis
• Ability to understand basic geospatial technical concepts and terminology and to convey this information to supervisors, other employees, administrators and public officials
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment under minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Associate’s degree, including six hours in computer science, computer mapping or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in geography, cartography, geology, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying, environmental engineering, computer science or a related field
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer mapping or GIS related activities, including digital map analysis, map display and digitizing procedure, and automated mapping or CADD drawing production
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the above fields may be substituted for the required training and experience on a year-for-year basis
• Associate’s degree, including six hours in computer science, computer mapping or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in geography, cartography, geology, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying, environmental engineering, computer science or a related field
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer mapping or GIS related activities, including digital map analysis, map display and digitizing procedure, and automated mapping or CADD drawing production
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the above fields may be substituted for the required training and experience on a year-for-year basis
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