Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The essential function of the position within the organization is to build, maintain, modify and use geographic information systems (GIS) databases in the review and development of City infrastructure.

Examples of Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.
Designs or prepares graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications including Vector and Raster imaging data
Analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
Creates, maintains, or modifies existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases collected from various departments within city government, private engineering firms, and other government agencies.
Enters data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
Conducts geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
Administers network securities and privileges to City personnel for GIS mapping.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Education requirements refers to job specific training and education required for entry into the position.
The GIS Technician must have considerable technical Knowledge, including an advanced understanding of GIS and Database related analysis involving municipal utility infrastructures and distribution systems; computer aided design and drafting; knowledgeable of the principles of GIS applications, municipal mapping, environmental conditions mapping, and engineering and planning projects; digitizing within a CAD/GIS software program from a paper medium to a digital vector format or heads up display digitizing within CAD/GIS software program from a digital Raster Medium. Must have advanced knowledge of experience working with Raster based digital images within a GIS environment integrated with a CAD Vector based software. Skills: Image Display, enhancement, and manipulation skills are required.

Requires an Associate’s Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in CAD design, GIS Mapping or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience refers to the amount of work experience that is required for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the tasks required by the position.

Requires one year experience in GIS mapping, infrastructure mapping or closely related experience.

Must have strong independent problem solving and analytical skills.

Must have strong computer and technical skills.Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and possess a valid drivers license.

Supplemental Infomation
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS ENJOYED BY THE CITY OF HAMMOND EMPLOYEES

l. INSURANCE

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage.

GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE: Regular full-time employees of this City are covered with a $30,000 Group Life Insurance policy. This insurance is payable in the event of your death from any cause, at any time or place, while you are insured. Payments will be made to the beneficiary, as designated by you. Refer to the literature provided by our insurance representative for details on your life insurance coverage.

HEALTH CARE/ HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for hospitalization coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage. Health Insurance coverage is fully described in the Coverage Summary booklet.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The City pays the entire cost for these benefits.

VISION INSURANCE: The City offers vision insurance; however, enrollment is voluntary and the cost of the premium is the responsibility of the employee. If an employee elects vision coverage, the premium will be deducted automatically from the employee's paycheck.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE: The City offers regular full-time employees additional voluntary coverage from independent companies through payroll deductions including; short term disability, critical illness, whole life, accident and cancer. Details are available through the Human Resources Department.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: As required by law, the City pays the premium for Worker's Compensation Insurance.

ll. Membership

CAFETERIA PLAN: The purpose of the Cafeteria Plan is to provide employees with an option for pretax deductions for insurance premiums and/or medical/childcare reimbursements. The Staffing and Benefits Administrator will be happy to discuss these benefits with you.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: City employees are eligible for membership in Pelican State Credit Union and La Capitol Federal Credit Union. Membership can enable you to borrow money at low interest rates, and/or open and maintain and IRA account.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Through any Bank.

lll. RETIREMENT

RETIREMENT PLAN: City of Hammond regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in Police Municipal Employee Retirement System, Municipal Firefighter Retirement System, or Municipal Police Retirement System. Enrollment is mandatory at the time of hire. Temporary employees who anticipate working more than three months are required to enroll in the Plan. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

SERVICE AWARDS: The City honors its long- term employees by presenting service awards at an annual City function. Service awards are issued to employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years of service.

IV. LEAVE

DISABILITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE: An approved disability leave may be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. Whenever possible, you are required to give (30) days or as much notice possible of your pending need for disability leave of absent. Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information.

PAID HOLIDAYS: Regular full-time employees paid holiday pay in accordance with city policies and procedures for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day (observed), Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, All Saints Day, Presidential Election (every four years), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Day. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

PAID VACATION: Regular full-time employees are eligible for paid vacations. Employees serving in their Introductory Period, part-time, and/or temporary employees are not eligible for paid vacation. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

SICK LEAVE: Regular full-time employees who have completed one year of consecutive service are eligible for up to 12 days sick leave which may be used for person illness, doctor's appointments, or injury or illness not covered by worker's compensation with proper documentation

Job Type: Full-time

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