Refuse Collector, Sanitation

Exam# 17027-07-1

This is a journey level position. In addition to the duties performed by a GIS Specialist I, this position will provide analysis to users' needs and requirements; identify problems, objectives, and goals; examine alternatives and develop conclusions and recommendations. A candidate hired for this position may later advance to the senior level (III) without further testing.

• Develop geographic information systems layers/data elements consistent with the existing standards
• Coordinate the maintenance and scheduling of the geographical information system base map in conjunction with all other land based systems and/or files in the City
• Evaluate and recommend acquisition of computer hardware and software necessary to implement the geographical information system
• Plan and coordinate the administration and maintenance scheduling of all layers defined in the geographical information system in conjunction with all other land based systems and/or files in the City
• Perform digitizing and drafting as required
• Train users in the use of GIS and related software, workstations, printers and plotters, digitizing tablets and tables, and GIS networking systems
• Develop and document GIS procedures
• Develop prototype GIS products and cartographic quality maps
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification

Qualifications:

Two years of experience comparable to a Geographic Information Systems Specialist I with the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping and/or GIS systems, and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. An AA degree plus two years of additional experience can be substituted for the higher education requirement.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must provide proof of required education such as college transcripts or diplomas before being considered for any position.

An applicant with a degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service.

• Techniques of GIS database design and advanced programming languages
• Principles of geography and cartography
• Principles, procedures, techniques, nomenclature, and operation of GIS workstations
• Techniques of digitizing, drafting, and automated mapping
• Principles and characteristics of automated geographic information systems
• Principles of supervision and training

• Perform technical research in geographic information systems
• Produce maps which satisfy departmental user requirements
• Operate GIS workstations, related peripherals, and communications networks
• Perform digitizing and drafting using GIS software and digitizing equipment
• Develop and maintain user documentation
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on GIS workstations, related peripherals, and communications networks
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, other City departments, and vendors
• Lift and move computer hardware weighing up to 50 pounds (lifting restrictions may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.)