Geospatial Emergency Response Database Coordinator - Geospatial Technology

Position: Geospatial Emergency Response Database Coordinator #1348 - Geospatial Technology
This is a deparmental promotional opportunity. Only current employees of the hamilton county geospatial technology department will be considered for this position.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the management and coordination of all processes regarding the creation, maintenance, vetting, and deployment of spatial data designed for emergency response purposes, and the supervision of two addressing technicians.

Essential functions:

(essential functions, as defined under the americans with disabilities act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Responsible for the maintenance, quality control, and general integrity of hamilton county's emergency response databases, and the associated contributing processes and procedures regarding field address verifications and assignments, associated appeals board processes, and verification of data integrity for the hamilton county 9-1-1 district and the state of tennessee. This position will liaise all interaction between geospatial technology and the 9-1-1 district, and participate in the cad system load and it-related functions at the 911 facilities under the shared direction of the 9-1-1 director of information technology.

This position directly supervises assigned employees; recommends hires; trains, schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates work; approves sick and annual leave; performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of federal, state, county laws, rules, regulations, practices, procedures related to geospatial information and emergency response.

Advanced knowledge of computer aided dispatch systems.

Advanced knowledge of geospatial methods, practices and applications.

Advanced knowledge of rapidsos.

Advanced knowledge of mobile maps.

Advanced knowledge of client/server and computer hardware, software and peripherals specific to geospatial information.

Advanced knowledge of arcgis pro, arcgis online, and arcgis enterprise.

Advanced knowledge of analytical and research procedures.

Knowledge of sql database administration.

Knowledge of common scripting languages, specifically python and sql scripting.

Knowledge of arcgis rest api, web applications, and web mapping service creation.

Knowledge of technical systems administration, maintenance, and repair.

Knowledge of computer systems security methods and practices.

Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices/conflict resolution.

Knowledge of emergency response methods, protocols, and processes.

Skill creating, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting systems applications.

Skill learning and implementing new technologies to better serve the end user.

Skill utilizing verbal and written communication to develop and present reports, training and presentations related to systems needs or innovations.

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

A bachelor's degree in geographic information science, computer science, or a closely related field and five (5) years of direct work experience in spatial data development, analysis, and utilization, one (1) year of which must be in a lead or supervisory role. A valid driver's license is required.

Or

An associate's degree in geographic information science, computer science, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of direct work experience in spatial data development, analysis, and utilization, one (1) year of which must be in a lead or supervisory role. A valid driver's license is required.

Or

The equivalent of a high school diploma and nine (9) years of direct work experience in spatial data development, analysis, and utilization, one (1) year of which must be in a lead or supervisory role. A valid driver's license is required.

Adiitional requirements:

Prior to operating a county-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the hc defensive driving course and/or an emergency vehicle operations course (evoc) provided at the department level.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor of science degree in gis or computer science and a graduate certificate in geographic information systems from an accredited college are preferred.

Physical requirements:

Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and occasional driving. Work also requires concentration on detail and working with computer keyboards for extended periods of time.

Additional information:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within hamilton county government are considered work…