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Home My WebLink About2.319 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST V 20220523PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.319 Class Specifications for the Class: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) ANALYST V SR-24, BU-13 Duties Summary: Performs difficult and complex professional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work involving the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of GIS projects and applications for the County of Kaua'i; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform research, analysis and design activities that regularly include the most difficult and complex thematic map projects and applications. The work at this level involves assisting in the supervision and training of lower-level staff and/or directing the work of lower GIS Analysts. 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). •Provides custom application development of the GIS database and streamlines and enables efficient use of GIS software, including metadata/procedural documentation and creating automated routines; •Provides advanced analysis and custom application development of the GIS data, including analysis requests by departments, and evaluating potential GIS software for incorporation into the County's GIS; •Researches, analyzes, and designs GIS projects; •Provides project management for the development of special GIS related projects from inception to completion, including databases as needed to support project goals; •Manages and develops data, including new digital data as required on a project level basis or through departmental request, developing the graphical component and database design and structure; •Provides graphical display of digital data in the form of cartographic map products; PART I GIS ANALYST V 2 2.319 •Provides technical assistance and training as needed in all facets of GIS, including software use, overlay processing techniques, analysis, periodic data development and database manipulation; •Attends and participates in professional and other group meetings and training; •Stays abreast of new trends and innovation; •Assists in the supervision and training of lower-level staff and/or directing the work of lower-level GIS analysts; 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, and techniques; application development 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 a retitling and amendment of the specification for the class GIS ANALYST V, which was approved as GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST on July 1, 2006, amended, retitled to GIS ANALYST III, and recoded on October 1, 2015, amended on March 30, 2022, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: May 23, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.319 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) ANALYST V SR-24, 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 •four (4) 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. PART II GIS ANALYST V 2 2.319 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. PART II GIS ANALYST V 3 2.319 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 a retitling and amendment of the specification for the class GIS ANALYST V, which was approved as GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST on July 1, 2006, amended, retitled to GIS ANALYST III, and recoded on October 1, 2015, amended on March 30, 2022, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: May 23, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources