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Form of workGENERAL SUMMARY: Assist GIS Coordinator/Analyst in building, maintaining, modifying, and using geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases; performing some custom application development and providing user support; creating and editing desktop GIS data; transcribing information from hard copy documentation into GIS, creating maps for other departments; and collecting field data using ArcGIS Online and iPads.
The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving, and the development of partnerships; a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork; and experience working with a diverse workforce.
Design, plan, and implement new data sets and feature classes.
Create new data sets, feature classes and maps, web maps, and applications.
Prepare maps, analytical reports, graphics or other visual representations of geographic information and data for analysis.
Use mobile device to capture data using Field Maps or other mobile mapping applications.
Evaluate data quality.
Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
Document technical specifications or requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the natural and human environment, including data, analytic environments, geographic data expression, geospatial workflows, and metadata.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of Esri applications including ArcGIS Desktop 10x and ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office projects including Outlook Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision mapping, web applications, technical plans, drawings, and models.
Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem; and noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning - Making or using general rules or coming up with answers to solve problems from lots of detailed information.
Information Ordering and Category Flexibility - Ordering, grouping or arranging things in different ways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop or Pro Applications.
Completion of a minimum of two introductory courses related to GIS (such as ArcGIS I & II); or
The equivalent professional experience to the course requirement qualification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work, coursework, or life experiences encompassing diversity, equity and inclusion culture.
SUPERVISORY STATUS: None
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
The City of Dubuque does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, differing ability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The City of Dubuque encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Employment Type: Intern
