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Form of workThe Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the GIS Analyst I/II position on the GIS Management Office team. As a member of our team, you will assist with planning, developing, and modifying systems to create and maintain a comprehensive geographic and land information system for County departments and various local agencies. When requested, you will act as the County or agency liaison with departmental staff for project development to determine current automated or manual systems, define needs, coordinate system integration, and define required output and user documentation. This position will also be involved in planning and sequencing processing steps for database creation, application, display, and document production. As well as direct the work of and instruct technicians performing data entry and mapping work.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Education and Experience:
Geographic Information Systems Analyst I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, computer science or geographic studies or a field related to the work, AND one (1) year of full-time experience in working with automated GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Experience in digitizing data or working with GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION system data may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.Geographic Information Systems Analyst II - In addition to the above: Three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in developing and implementing automated GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Licensing and Certification: Some positions may require a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPlans, develops, coordinates and modifies systems to create and maintain a comprehensive geographic and land information system for County departments and various local agencies. Confers with and acts as the County or agency liaison with departmental staff to determine current automated or manual systems, define needs, coordinate system integration and define required output and user documentation. Plans and sequences processing steps for database creation, application, display and document production; performs complex network modeling activities to ensure appropriate program development and system coordination and application utility; develops and designs complex analytical programs. Develops systems, networks and applications documentation, user-training materials and quality control procedures; prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials. Directs the work of and instructs technicians performing data entry and mapping work. Performs a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS system; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and prepares technical reports. Makes presentations to representatives of other agencies regarding the GIS system; explains system hardware and software and ensures that applications, such as those for the emergency response system, are appropriate. Monitors developments in the field of geographic system usage, determines their potential effect upon the County system recommends procedural and equipment changes to ensure system updating. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Attends training meetings and upgrades knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented. May operate land surveying equipment to acquire GIS/Land surveying information. May perform cadastral drafting for assessment purposes. May drive a personal or County vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation to attend off-site meetings. May drive a motor vehicle in order to validate road conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may require working in various terrain and using survey equipment. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
