NEOGOV · 1 week ago
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST III
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Geographic Information System Specialist III to support geographic information system activities within the Office of Information Technology. The role involves overseeing GIS databases and applications, managing projects, and providing technical assistance to various departments.
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Responsibilities
Under general supervision, supports geographic information system activities including but not limited to database development, database maintenance, application development and testing in the Office of Information Technology
Oversees and manages activities related to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and applications
Leads development of geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries and technical procedures
Develops and performs quality assurance/quality control testing on geodatabases
Facilitates the development of agency requirements and designs for GIS applications
Manages the design, construction, testing and implementation of GIS models using model builder and python
Performs analysis on a broad variety of geodatabases
Identifies and provides recommendations on solutions for business process improvement opportunities involving geographic information systems
Coordinates geodatabase certifications according to GIS Service Level Agreements
Develops complex queries and scripts to perform analysis of geodatabases and related databases using structured query language (SQL)
Coordinates, prepares and executes GIS application test plans
Prepares and delivers training on GIS applications
Creates Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata for geodatabase development and maintenance projects
Coordinates on-site technical assistance to supported departments and agencies
Provides access to GIS products and services available to internal and external customers
Interacts with contractors to ensure delivery of quality products and to solve production issues
Prepares requests for scope of work and vendor proposals
Leads the design, modeling and development of relational data models
Provides on-call support for County Emergency Operations Center
Provides support for GIS related websites
Manages issue logs and communication to Project Manager on project status
Leads team in performing duties associated with databases compilation and maintenance
Participates on the GIS Committee and chairs sub-committees
Manages GIS-related projects using project management standards and techniques
Provides quality customer service
Undertakes special projects as assigned
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography or a related field
four years' experience in the operation of geographic information systems. (Experience using a geographic information system may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)
Comprehensive knowledge of database design principles and best practices
Knowledge of project management techniques
Knowledge of technical concepts of database modeling and scripting workflow processes
Knowledge of business process analysis and techniques to identify opportunities for Business Process Improvement using GIS or other information technologies
Knowledge of application development using .NET or other programming languages
Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Skill in the operation of geographic information systems
Skill performing database modeling, designing relational GIS databases and supporting data conversion and synchronization activities
Skill supporting geographic information systems users and provides solutions to technical problems
Skill in performing technical research to assist the application programmers and database administrators
Skill supporting Service Level Agreements for databases and agencies, along with executing database maintenance plans
Skill applying techniques of structured query language (SQL) and relational database technologies
Ability to provide system administration to GIS integrated, off-the-shelf applications
Ability to perform technical lead responsibilities on database and application projects
Ability to effectively coordinate and lead sub-committees on the GIS committee
Ability to prepare and provide training on GIS specific topics
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to provide outstanding customer service
Comprehensive knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of the County's GIS applications and databases
Skill in the operation of the County's geographic information systems
Skill in providing support to County GIS users related to the GIS application portfolio, databases and infrastructure
Skill in managing and administering GIS integrated applications
Skill in developing scripts using structured query language
Skill in providing project management support for projects
Skill in performing business process analysis and requirements documentation using techniques
Skill in the preparation and training on GIS specific topics
Skill in applying the County's System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) on projects and initiatives
Skill in performing technical lead responsibilities on database and application projects
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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