GIS Specialist- Reclamation

Company: The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow
Location: Butte
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

GIS Specialist- Reclamation Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/buttesilverbowmt/job\_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3868949&sharedWindow=0) Apply GIS Specialist- Reclamation Salary $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually Location Silver-Bow County, MTJob TypeFull-time RegularDepartmentReclamation and Environmental ServicesJob Number2023-005Closing 1/25/2023 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits Description General Statement of DutiesCreates and manages a wide variety of City-County Department of Reclamation and Environmental Services spatial data and related information; does related work as required.Distinguishing Features of the ClassThis is a highly responsible and difficult technical work involving responsibility for the development, management, maintenance, collection, compilation, creation, configuration, transformation, and distribution of City-County spatial data, databases and related operations and activities. This class also requires an employee to have an in-depth experience and skills in GIS science, cartography, problem definition, solutions development, and GIS centric programming, scripting, and communication. The work is performed under the general direction of the Reclamation and Environmental Services Director and the supervision of the GIS Coordinator, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with the GIS Coordinator, Reclamation and Environmental Services Director, Assistant Director, Managers, and staff, Public Works Director, Planning Director, program partners and collaborators, GIS system vendors, consultants and users, and City-County department employees. Duties/Responsibilities Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)+ Administers and secures public and private information stored onsite and online.+ Field work and remote data collection year-round, as well as on-site office work.+ Uses GPS (Global Positioning System) and tablets to gather data for GIS related use.+ Collaborates with City-County Departments, Federal and State regulatory agencies and their contractors, and collaborative partners and their contractors collecting, creating, managing, and sharing remedial and restoration related information using data sharing platforms, online resources, and web-based databases and maps. + Manages and maintains data links available to staff, collaborators, and contractors for utilization through the BSB website and ArcGIS Online portal.+ Manages and maintains the Residential Metals Abatement Program (RMAP) Database and the collection of program-related sampling and abatement data collected using ArcGIS Field Maps, Collector, and Survey 123.+ Manages and maintains the Butte Reclamation Evaluation System and Operations and Maintenance Databases and the collection of program-related spatial data collected using ArcGIS Field Maps, Collector, and Survey 123. + Generates maps incorporating spatial and tabular data to support field sampling activities and performance of operations and maintenance work. + Modifies spatial data to prepare construction completion reports and data summary reports to fulfill regulatory reporting requirements. + Complete digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information. + Writes programs and queries to manipulate and utilize raw data and present information in narrative and graphical formats as required.+ Creates and maintains webmaps/applications, digital features, and printed material for in house use and by external request.+ Trains Reclamation and Environmental Services Staff in the use of the GIS system and troubleshoots operational problems as requested.+ Communicates with other City-County employees, state and federal government agencies and private sector organizations on issues relating to the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the GIS system.+ Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized.+ Performs related work as required.+ Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complies with the Health & Safety Program; maintains work area in a safe and orderly manner; identifies and reports unsafe conditions; reports all accidents; wears required personal protective equipment; and attends safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.+ Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.+ Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards.+ Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities+ Thorough knowledge of GIS mobile software including Collector/Field Maps and Survey 123 for ArcGIS.+ Thorough knowledge of GPS devices and software, (e.g. Trimble Cataylst).+ Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise 10.x/11.x, ArcGIS Pro 3.x, ArcMap 10.x.+ Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS Online, webmap/application creation, management, and distribution.+ Thorough knowledge of AutoDesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar data translation software.+ Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software+ Experience with Python, structured query language (SQL), and relational database management systems (RDBMS), and their role in managing GIS resources.+ Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or similar.+ Ability to configure data across multiple ArcGIS servers and ArcGIS portal.+ Ability to use scripting to automate data processing and common administrative functions.+ Ability to QAQC field data and imported features for analysis, archiving, and redistribution.+ Ability to trouble-shoot errors and research solutions for complicated GIS inquiries.+ Ability to share, distribute, and classify geographic data through online maps and databases.+ Ability to articulate the functions of GIS concepts, and the importance of geographic information in the functioning of a city-county government.+ Ability to communicate well with others both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.+ Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate among a wide variety of highly technical projects.+ Ability to perform a wide variety of highly technical and complex tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.+ Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.+ Ability and willingness to establish connection with the greater GIS community, and to take advantage of local, state, and regional working groups, organizations, and peer outreach. Required Education, Experience and Training+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Surveying, or related field, or Two-year community college or technical school degree with combined work experience in related fields above.+ Two (2) years+ of increasingly responsible experience operating, implementing, and maintaining automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems; or+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desirable Special Qualifications+ Knowledge of data administration best practices used in securing, storing, and the maintaining the integrity of digital information.+ Knowledge of general programing language concepts used in the scripting, processing, and distribution of digital information.+ Experience with public works departments, utility management, or water distribution systems.+ Experience with team collaboration and projects as self-driven work assignments and deadlines.+ Experience with public service and public speaking. Required Special Qualifications+ Must possess a current Montana Driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time after employment.+ Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance:"2.08.010 Residence during employment.From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow.(Ord. 85 - 1, 1979)"Essential Physical Abilities - Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate with others in person and by telephone; - Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to identify, secure, input and manipulate computer data using a GIS system and review and supervise the work of others; - Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a computer system, manipulate equipment from time-to-time and transport files as requested; - Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to attend meetings throughout the City-County, operate a motor vehicle and traverse through rough terrain.The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above. The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes: + Low-cost health insurance plan with dental and vision coverage for employees and dependants + No-cost life insurance, + A confidential and free employee assistance program + Retirement savings accounts + Permanent employees accrue vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays + Voluntary supplemental coverages + Dependent care flexible spending accounts + Medical flexible spending accounts + Health savings accounts Benefit eligibility may be determined by length of service and/or employment status. AgencyCity and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MTAddress 155 W Granite Suite 209 Butte, Montana, 59701 Phone 406-497-6430 Website https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/ Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

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