GIS Specialist (Temporary)

Job Description

Under Review)

• Maintain geospatial datasets to ensure layers in the GIS databases and GIS web applications are up to date and revise processes, procedures and documentation as necessary
• Extract, transform, and load data from a variety of input sources or projection systems into methodical, well designed datasets
• Conduct geospatial analysis and geoprocessing manually, using Model Builder or FME, and programmatically using Python, to create reports, thematic maps, batch process data, automate repetitive tasks and to support decision making
• Liaise with GIS end users to gather application requirements, analyze current state, identify gaps and implement custom solutions; increasing productivity and usability
• Design interactive applications to make available on the corporate website : GIS data, tools, dashboards and maps.
• Monitor the GIS technology environment including all desktop GIS and GIS related software on Application / Database servers within the overall network infrastructure, Investigate and resolve GIS software and hardware problems in cooperation with Information Technology staff to identify and correct spatial data or application issues.
• Present status reports and demonstrations on GIS projects
• Keeps informed of GIS industry trends, advancements and changes and applies continuous learning to maintain skills
• Educate end users on programs and software upgrades
• Occasional travel to various work locations is required to fulfill the job duties of the position
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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