HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.311 SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST 20220331PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.311
Class Specifications for the Class:
SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) ANALYST
SR-26, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates the overall operation of the county-wide
GIS database; participates in the research, analyses and design of thematic map projects
and applications; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for coordinating and managing the
County's GIS program. The work involves setting standards for GIS data; coordination and
participation in the development, acquisition, verification and editing of GIS data; and
overseeing the implementation of data entry projects.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
•Plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates the county-wide GIS program;
•Proposes and implements changes to the GIS database;
•Participates in the County's coordinated effort to develop an integrated land
information system, and provides input into the ultimate design, development, and
maintenance of a land information database;
•Coordinates with departmental and outside agency representatives in developing GIS
database standards;
•Reviews data implementation of GIS projects and applications;
•Assists in developing GIS contract specifications;
•Evaluates GIS program performance and monitors contractual services for GIS
development and implementation;
•Develops, designs, and writes computer programs, scripts, or macros to extend and
enhance the capabilities of the GIS software;
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•Provides training in the use of GIS training as required;
•Participates in development of program budget and monitors program expenditures;
•May represent the County at state-wide level meetings and related projects; and
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and digital
data conversion, manipulation, and analysis; principles and techniques of system
documentation; pertinent federal and State laws and regulations; database administration
principles, methods, tools, and utilities applicable to the GIS system; programming
techniques for geographic analysis.
Ability to:
Interact with and analyze department/agency needs and apply GIS solutions to those
needs; train other employees; work and accomplish multiple tasks within schedules;
analyze, correlate, and evaluate thematic map data and records; create GIS computer
programs to enter, process and create maps, graphics, and reports.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class SENIOR GIS ANALYST, which
was approved August 25, 2008, amended on October 1, 2015, and is to be substituted for
that specification.
Approved: March 31, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.311
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) ANALYST
SR-26, BU-13
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical or natural
science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field; and
•five (5) years of experience in GIS analysis and utilizing spatial databases.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in physical or natural science, geography,
engineering, planning, computer science or a related field or education credits in physical or
natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field can
be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to physical or natural science,
geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field leading to a
degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or
university (15 semester credits = 6 months).
A master’s degree or PhD in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning,
computer science or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement.
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The following may be substituted for experience:
A.Successful completion of semester credits specific in physical or natural science,
geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field leading
towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university,
may be substituted up to one (1) year of experience in GIS analysis and utilizing
spatial databases (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B.A Master’s degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning,
computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for one (1) year of experience in GIS analysis and utilizing spatial
databases.
C.A Doctorate’s degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering,
planning, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university
may be substituted for one (1) year of experience in GIS analysis and utilizing spatial
databases.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
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Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class SENIOR GIS ANALYST, which
was approved August 25, 2008, amended on October 1, 2015, and is to be substituted for
that specification.
Approved: March 31, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources