HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.e. GIS Analyst Position ROSEM.OUNT
EXECUTI -VE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: December 6, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: GIS Analyst Position AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development
Director; Emmy Foster, Assistant City AGENDA NO. /
Administrator
ATTACHMENTS: GIS Analyst Job Description APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the job description and salary range for t
GIS Analyst position.
Motion 'to authorize the promotion of Julie Wotczak to GIS Analyst effective January 1,
2012.
DISCUSSION
As a part of the2012 budget discussion, one full-time GIS position was proposed to the City Council. The job
would be positioned in salary and duties between the two full-time positions; the GIS Technician and the GIS
Coordinator. Staff is bringing forward a request to consider creation of a GIS Analyst position. The proposed
job description for this new position is attached. The job description is based off of the GIS Coordinator
position and many of the duties and responsibilities are similar. Because there will only be one GIS employee
with the City, that person must also do the more mundane, less complex tasks in order to ensure the City's GIS
system is up to date.
In the past, we've had a GIS Coordinator and a GIS Technician. The GIS Technician left employment in June,
2010; the GIS Coordinator left employment in November; 2010. Julie Wotczak was hired as the part -time GIS
Technician (30 hours /week) in December, 2010, and has done an excellent job for the City of Rosemount. She
has proven that she can take on more responsibilities, and her background and experience are well- suited for the
new GIS Analyst position. Because there will be one on -staff GIS employee rather than two, there may be some
reliance on WSB, the consulting engineering firm for some project specific GIS work. There are some funds in
the budget to allow for this work, should the need arise.
In the past, the City has utilized the services of Ann Antonsen of Springsted (formerly of Labor Relations) to
evaluate new or updated job descriptions and assign comparable worth points to the position. Ms. Antonsen has
reviewed the existing GIS Coordinator and GIS Technician job descriptions, as well as the proposed GIS
Analyst position description arid has recommended that the new position be assigned 276 job points based on
the nature and scope of the position, other position responsibilities within the City, and pay equity data. Based
on this data, staff is proposing the position be compensated at the 2011 range of $53,643 — $67,870 annually
(exempt).
Upon Council approval, the City must confer further with AFSCME Local 3857 regarding the compensation
because the position is currently not stipulated in the contract. Once this negotiation is complete, staff requests
Council to authorize promoting the current GIS Technician into this newly created position effective January 1,
2012.
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending the City Council approve the job description and salary range for the GIS Analyst. Also
requested is promotion of Julie Wotczak to the GIS Analyst position effective January 1, 2012.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT JOB DESCRIPTION
DECEMBER, 2011
POSITION TITLE: GIS Analyst draft
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Community Development Director
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Primarily responsible for development, operation and administration of a well planned
and accurately integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) and Cartegraph Asset
Management System. This includes working with other staff to meet the goals and
objectives of the City and agencies of the City. Person requires minimum supervision
and completes projects in a timely manner. Responsible for performing application
modifications, utilizing GIS applications which produce reports in tabular and /or map
form, incorporating menus, macros and definition for linking relational databases to
geographic databases. Transfers /updates files for various departmental GIS systems
as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides assistance to City staff as required in the use of ArcGIS and associated
software for accessing the City's database with special attention directed towards
programs.that will alter or modify existing data.
2. Assists in the m_ anagement of the City's Cartegraph Asset Management System
(AMS).
3. Acts as a liaison, resource and support person for other departments. Responsible
for finding GIS solutions to business problems.
4. Works independently. The assignments and objectives are prescribed but the
methods are not typically reviewed or controlled while the work is in progress. The
employee is expected to take the initiative in solving most problems of detail, except
those that are new or unusually complex in nature.
5. Manipulates graphic data and relates to attribute data for desired product.
6. Manages and maintains the City, GIS official map(s): i.e., street, utility, zoning, land
use, etc.
7. "Works with the IT Coordinator and a ro riate .p ersonnel and vendors to make
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recommendations for purchasing of GIS software /hardware.
8. Supports the development of GIS applications to help users interface with and
analyze GIS data; building reports and maps incorporating menus, macros, key
definitions and programming language for linking relational database to the
geographic database.
9. Creates and maintains point, line, polygon, and annotation feature classes in
enterprise geodatabases with ArcGIS software.
10. Prepares clear, complete, and accurate representation of the City's spatial data
using maps, layouts, charts, or posters to City departments and the public.
11. Imports data from various media, loads to database, checks and verifies data
created.
12. Provides support with the maintenance and management of the City's enterprise
GIS.
13. Collects GIS data using GPS techniques and imports the created data into City's
GIS.
14. Provides public information in graphic, written, and verbal form regarding
engineering, planning, parks and other City functions as requested.
15. Performs such other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Four years experience in Geographic Information Systems including Arclnfo,
ArcView, and relational databases.
2. Equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Geographic Information
Systems, Computer Science, or directly - related field.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working for local government.
2. Experience working with Cartegraph Asset Management Systems.
3. One year experience administrating a Windows NT Server.
4. Knowledge of Computerized Mapping Techniques.
5. Two years experience in the planning, designing, construction, inspection and
maintenance of Public Works projects or combination experience and education.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of computers, networks, printers and other hardware /software used in
the production of GIS maps and analysis.
2. Mastery of the GIS software and hardware and a desire to explore the capabilities to
obtain maximum utilization of the system. Should be innovative in testing the limits
of the GIS.
3. Thoroughly familiar with all GIS and mapping procedures, symbols, supplies,
equipment, and have the ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings
and diagram and instruction manuals.
4. The ability to work independently, make decisions, assign projects, and follow
projects through to completion as required by responsibilities and authorities in this
position description.
5. Must possess a working knowledge of geodatabase and relational database
structures relating to the creation of GIS Analysis.
6. Considerable ability to analyze and resolve problems with GIS computer hardware,
software and applications.
7. Must accept multiple tasks and be adaptable to a variety of disciplines and requests.
8. Must communicate effectively both verbally and written, to assure that applications
are developed with the end user's best interest and ease of use in mind.
9. Must have a willingness to share knowledge and work harmoniously with others.
10.Ability and knowledge to train technicians and operators.
11.Ability to coordinate with City departments, county, and utility„companies who need
expertise and assistance with GIS
12.Ability to reason through projects and determine best way to solve problems using
various modules of GIS software.
The person in this position must be competent in one or a combination of any of
the following projects:
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DATABASE MANAGEMENT
• Knowledge and skill for loading of graphic files and extracting of graphic files by
layers, classification and location.
• Knowledge in file format needed for the exchange of data between different
mapping and GIS systems.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures to insure data integrity
• Knowledge and ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of the GIS database
• Knowledge in how each department interfaces in GIS
• Knowledge of metadata standards
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
• Ability to recognize new potential for GIS use.
• Knowledge of techniques for indexing, optimizing, and relating various
components of the GIS data.
• Knowledge of file types and how to convert between them.
• Knowledge of operating system environment (NT).
• Knowledge and ability to prepare Procedure Documentation.
• Knowledge of Application Programming Language (AML).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The
employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is
occasionally required to use hands to finger, hand, feel or operate objects; and reach
out with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance,
stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee can occasionally be required to stand for
extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work'environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while . performing the essential functions of this job. Noise level in
the work environment is usually fairly quiet while in the office, although the ability to
work with.constant noise distractions is required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work
performed and are not all- inclusi■e. This job description does not constitute an
employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to
change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job may
change.
STATUS
Exempt
Reviewed by:
Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator Dwight Johnson, City Administrator