GIS SPECIALIST II (PROVISIONAL)

This is a technical position responsible for project management, implementation, development, maintenance and support of the City of Buffalo’s Geographic Information System (GIS), applications, related projects and mapping needs. The incumbent provides direct technical and project supervision for GIS Specialist I and programming staff assigned to his/her team. Incumbents work closely with other IT staff to resolve technical problems and reports to the Chief Information Officer or a designee.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Supports all Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) based applications for the City of Buffalo;maintains GIS servers and related software;maintains GIS component of the City’s website;Maintains and supports server and client side mapping software such as ESRI and other GIS based software;Manages and administers all GIS servers including all application and database servers;Develops, prepares and prints maps for city departments;Develops geoprocesses to automate synchronization between GIS databases and layers; Maintains the City’s geo-spatial data layers and related databases;Provide user support for all GIS applications;Performs project management tasks for related IT projects;Designs GIS related computer programs for an assigned project;-Develops code using programming languages/tools such as VISUAL BASIC, MS ACCESS, SQL, etc; Documents internal logic of programs using flow charts, decision tables and other means;Test and debugs GIS related programs;Trains users in usage of GIS related programs;Performs related duties as required.

Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal CharacteristicsThorough knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software suite;Strong background of ArcGIS and ArcGIS server in an IT environment;Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL server;Good knowledge of programming; Working knowledge of Visual Basics, Java, Python and HTML;Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.);Ability to identify errors and problem solve;Ability to understand and interpret written instructions and directions;Ability to prepared written material;Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;Ability to rapidly develop and produce paper and electronic maps;Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.