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Location : Alachua County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY24-13959
Department: Fire Rescue Services
Division: E-911
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/19/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer graphics, computer mapping, or computer assisted drafting and one year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is advanced technical work utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) to create and maintain a roadway network, an address location database and other spatially enabled data layers in support of the E911 emergency response system in Alachua County.
An employee assigned to this classification analyzes existing data to ensure quality and conformance to NENA standards, assists with maintenance and development of the geodatabases utilized by the E911 department, performs data analysis in support of quality control, historical call data and response information and performs network and spatial analysis in support of the E911 and Fire/EMS departments planning process, analyzes past and current trend and generates corresponding reports as requested.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the 911 GIS Coordinator.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Develops computer based support applications to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in database.
Collects and maintains a database of County information for data and graphics presentation purposes from a variety of sources, including the Property Appraiser, Federal Census Bureau, etc.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, plats, data bases and comprehensive plans.
Provides technical graphics, mapping and addressing advice and expertise to other County staff members and the general public as required.Revises existing maps and charts and corrects maps in various stages of compilation.
Assists with implementation/development of ESRI Local Government module along with ArcGIS Attribute Assistant to automate address creation.
Creates field survey maps for use on Android or IOS devices in support of field data collection.
Manages Spatial Data Engine (SDE) and in-house file Geodatabases.
Performs a variety of analysis in support of quality control of addressing data.
Identifies Emergency Service Number (ESN) field within the Address points that do not correspond to the ESN boundary it is located within.
Identifies city field within the address points that do not line up with the zip code boundary (municipal name) it is located within.
Imports monthly Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) into GIS for comparison.
Uses Python and Model Builder to automate a variety of geo-processing tasks.
Assists in preparation of maps representing various analysis of proposed fire/EMS station locations, emergency demand and response, data trends, depicting emergency vehicle range in support of determining optimal future facility location, historical County growth and expected further expansion.
Generates specific computer plots as needed from GIS.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the operation of a GIS computer system.
Considerable knowledge of cartographic, topographic, and surveying techniques and principles.
Knowledge of coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates.
Some knowledge of applicable policies, laws and regulations affecting County activities.
Skill in the use of the following work related tools and equipment: personal computer including word processing, data base, calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required reach and to be mobile.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits
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*IAFF - International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to .
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Do you have experience working with ArcCatalog?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert, how proficient are you with ArcCatalog?
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Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Standard?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Standard?
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Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Advanced?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Advanced?
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Do you have experience working with ESRI Network Analyst extension?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI Network Analyst extension?
10
Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS ModelBuilder?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS ModelBuilder?
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Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Server?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Server?
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Do you have experience working with Geodatabase replication?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with Geodatabase replication?
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Do you have experience working with Geodatabase versioning?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with Geodatabase versioning?
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So you have experience working with MSAG (Master Street Address Guide)?
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On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with MSAG (Master Street Address Guide)?
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.
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Location : Alachua County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY24-13959
Department: Fire Rescue Services
Division: E-911
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/19/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer graphics, computer mapping, or computer assisted drafting and one year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is advanced technical work utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) to create and maintain a roadway network, an address location database and other spatially enabled data layers in support of the E911 emergency response system in Alachua County.
An employee assigned to this classification analyzes existing data to ensure quality and conformance to NENA standards, assists with maintenance and development of the geodatabases utilized by the E911 department, performs data analysis in support of quality control, historical call data and response information and performs network and spatial analysis in support of the E911 and Fire/EMS departments planning process, analyzes past and current trend and generates corresponding reports as requested.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the 911 GIS Coordinator.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Develops computer based support applications to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness in database.
Collects and maintains a database of County information for data and graphics presentation purposes from a variety of sources, including the Property Appraiser, Federal Census Bureau, etc.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, plats, data bases and comprehensive plans.
Provides technical graphics, mapping and addressing advice and expertise to other County staff members and the general public as required.Revises existing maps and charts and corrects maps in various stages of compilation.
Assists with implementation/development of ESRI Local Government module along with ArcGIS Attribute Assistant to automate address creation.
Creates field survey maps for use on Android or IOS devices in support of field data collection.
Manages Spatial Data Engine (SDE) and in-house file Geodatabases.
Performs a variety of analysis in support of quality control of addressing data.
Identifies Emergency Service Number (ESN) field within the Address points that do not correspond to the ESN boundary it is located within.
Identifies city field within the address points that do not line up with the zip code boundary (municipal name) it is located within.
Imports monthly Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) into GIS for comparison.
Uses Python and Model Builder to automate a variety of geo-processing tasks.
Assists in preparation of maps representing various analysis of proposed fire/EMS station locations, emergency demand and response, data trends, depicting emergency vehicle range in support of determining optimal future facility location, historical County growth and expected further expansion.
Generates specific computer plots as needed from GIS.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the operation of a GIS computer system.
Considerable knowledge of cartographic, topographic, and surveying techniques and principles.
Knowledge of coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates.
Some knowledge of applicable policies, laws and regulations affecting County activities.
Skill in the use of the following work related tools and equipment: personal computer including word processing, data base, calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required reach and to be mobile.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Florida Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Deferred Retirement Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Roth IRA
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Computer Purchase Program
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits
You may also view regarding benefits.
- FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
- TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
- HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
- Christmas Day
- Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
- 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)
*IAFF - International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to .
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
01
If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working with ArcCatalog?
- Yes
- No
03
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert, how proficient are you with ArcCatalog?
04
Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Standard?
- Yes
- No
05
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Standard?
06
Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Advanced?
- Yes
- No
07
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Advanced?
08
Do you have experience working with ESRI Network Analyst extension?
- Yes
- No
09
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI Network Analyst extension?
10
Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS ModelBuilder?
- Yes
- No
11
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS ModelBuilder?
12
Do you have experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Server?
- Yes
- No
13
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with ESRI ArcGIS Server?
14
Do you have experience working with Geodatabase replication?
- Yes
- No
15
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with Geodatabase replication?
16
Do you have experience working with Geodatabase versioning?
- Yes
- No
17
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with Geodatabase versioning?
18
So you have experience working with MSAG (Master Street Address Guide)?
- Yes
- No
19
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being 'very skilled/expert,' how proficient are you with MSAG (Master Street Address Guide)?
20
I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.
- Yes
- No
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