HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.h. Authorize the Recruitment Process for GIS TechnicanAGENDA ITEM: Authorize Staff to Begin the Recruitment
Process for a GIS Technician
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Dawn Weitzel, Assistant City
Administrator
AGENDA NO.
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ATTACHMENTS: Job Description
APPR• =Y a
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize staff to undertake the recruitm nb t process
to fill the newly created position of a GIS Technician.
4 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: February 21, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
Council has approved the addition of the new position of "GIS Technician" into the 2006 budget It is
requested that Council authorize staff to undertake the recruitment process so that we may fill this vacant
position Based on the type of responsibilities, the pay scale will fall between that of Building Inspector
and Code Compliance Speciahst. As we have not yet received the pay equity points to posmon within our
internal comparisons, the exact wage rates have yet to be determined
As the points should be received by Staff within a week, we ask that this position be approved with
Council's understanding that the wage scale fall within the budgeted amount.
AFSCME Pay Scale
2005 Base Wage Rates for AFSCME Employees
JOB CLASSIFICATION Start Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
GIS Coordinator 48,028 50,600 53,173 55,745 58,318 60,890
Assistant Planner 45,666 48,099 50,532 52,965 55,398 57,831
Sr. Engineering Tech 45,666 48,099 50,532 52,965 55,398 57,831
Fire Marshal 45,331 47,732 50,133 52,534 54,934 57,335
Building Inspector 45,331 rv 50,133 52,534 e m
54,934 57,335
Staff Engineer 43,825 46,150 48,476 50,801 53,127 55,452
Code Compliance Spec; 38,698 40,894 43,089 45,284 47,479 49,675
Management Analyst 38,698 40,894 43,089 45,284 47,479 49,675
Accounts Payable Clerk 31,614 33,809 36,005 38,200 40,395 42,591
Secretary 31,614 33,809 36,005 38,200 40,395 42,591
Utility Billing /Dep.
Registrar Clerk 31,614 33,809 36,005 38,200 40,395 42,591
Operations Coordinator 31,614 33,809 36,005 38,200 40,395 42,591
Rental Coordinator 31,614 33,809 36,005 38,200 40,395 42,591
Building Maintenance
Worker 27,255 29,071 30,888 32,705 34,521 36,338
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT JOB DESCRIPTION
February 2006
POSITION TITLE: GIS Technician
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Community Development Director
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under limited supervision, performs daily functions related to the operation and
maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS Technician is
housed within the Community Development Department but will receive work direction
from the GIS Coordinator These assignments are made orally and /or in writing and
consist of goals and objectives with approximate time schedule Work is generally
reviewed upon completion and is periodically spot- checked during progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides assistance to City staff as required in the use of ArcCad, AutoCad, ESRI's
ArcGIS products, and associated software for access to the City's spatial data with
special attention towards programs that alter or modify existing data.
2. 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 which are new or unusually complex in nature.
3. Creates and maintains point, line, polygon, and annotation feature classes in
personal geodatabases with ArcGIS software
4. Prepares clear, complete, and accurate representation of the City's spatial data
using maps, layouts, charts, or posters to City departments and the public.
5. Imports data from various media, loads to database, checks and verifies data
created
6. Provides assistance with the City's Enterprise GIS support, maintenance, and
management
7. Prepares complete and accurate documentation regarding metadata according to
the standards set forth by the Governor's Council of Geographic Information.
8. Assists in the management and maintenance of the City's official GIS map(s). i.e.,
street utility, zoning, land use, etc
9. Updates and maintains "as- built" record data within the City database and
associated base maps database
10.Collects GIS data using GPS /Survey techniques and import created data into City's
GIS.
11.Assists with technical support and training to other departments regarding GIS data
and software.
12 Assists City staff with Microsoft software issues and questions.
13. Provides public information in graphic, written, and verbal form regarding
engineering, planning, and parks information
14 Performs such other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Four years experience in Geographic Information Systems using ESRI ArcGIS
software suite or Computer Aided Drafting
2 Equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree in GIS, cartography, geography, computer
science or environmental sciences.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1 Experience working for local government.
2. Knowledge of Computerized Mapping Techniques.
3. Knowledge of survey methods and techniques.
4 Experience in the planning, designing, construction, inspection, and maintenance of
Public Works projects or combinations experience and education.
5. A willingness to expand knowledge and skills.
6. Masters's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (MGIS).
7 Common GIS programming languages and environments (Le. SQL, Visual Basic,
Visual C Java, .NET).
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1 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
2. Knowledge of Coordinate Geometry, Electronic Data Collectors, and Land Survey
practices.
3. Thoroughly familiar with all GIS and mapping procedures, symbols, and have the
ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, and diagram and
instruction manuals
4. The ability to work independently, make decisions, and follow projects through to
completion as required by responsibilities and authorities in this position description.
5. Ability to analyze and solve problems with GIS computer hardware, software and
applications.
6. Must accept multiple tasks and be adaptable to a variety of disciplines and requests.
7 Must communicate effectively both verbally and written, to assure that products are
completed with the end user in mind.
8. Must have a willingness to share knowledge and work harmoniously with others.
9. Ability to coordinate with City departments, county, utility companies who need
expertise and assistance with GIS and CAD projects
10 Ability to reason through project and determine best way to solve using various
modules of GIS and CAD software.
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. 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- inclusive 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
Non Exempt
Reviewed by.
Dawn Weitzel, Assistant City Administrator Jamie Verbrugge, City Administrator