GIS Support Specialist

Performs specialized technical work in the analysis, preparation, maintenance, and development of Fire Rescues Geographic Information System (GIS) projects and assists in maintaining the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) database. Creates maps displaying statistical data from Fire Rescue databases and extracts statistical and other GIS data for specific areas used for Department decision-making, future Fire Department planning, and grants. Utilizes Esri's ArcGIS software applications; uses network and spatial analyst extensions. Work includes assisting in building, testing, and maintaining bi-monthly CAD maps and integrated data used for dispatching and routing to emergency calls. Researches reported errors in the Countys centerline and situs data and serves as a Departmental liaison to ensure necessary corrections are completed. Assists in coordinating Departmental GIS activities and documents GIS processes and procedures. Performs quality assurance functions to ensure data accuracy. Assists in adding/maintaining Common Place Names, Special Messages, unit data, Emergency Service Zones (ESZ), and station order files and dispatch protocols. Work is performed with independent judgment under general supervision and is reviewed for accuracy, technical knowledge demonstrated, and achievement of desired results in completing GIS applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in Geography, GIS, Surveying/Mapping, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience utilizing GIS software applications,

OR

• An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing GIS software applications,

OR

• An Associate's Degree in Geography, GIS, Surveying/Mapping, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing GIS software applications,

OR

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of five (5) years of experience utilizing GIS software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include experience in/with (must specify in application):

• Fire rescue operations,
• Using Esri's ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, GeoMedia, or other GIS software,
• Intergraph/Hexagon/Octave CAD System, and
• Collecting Global Positioning System (GPS) data.