Job description
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
GIS Specialist
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number
2023184P
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
306 Cedar Road, 3rd Floor, Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
N - Never
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$51,098 – $66,429; Depending on Qualifications
Job Description
The City of Chesapeake Public Works department is seeking an enthusiastic individual who is detail-oriented to provide management of
GIS
data focusing on storm water systems.
The GIS Specialist will perform a wide array of activities, including data maintenance and administration, web development, and spatial data creation of the City’s Geographic Information System. They will work in close collaboration with the City’s core GIS team who are responsible for city wide technology projects and infrastructure management.
The City of Chesapeake offers excellent benefits to its employees, such as paid training, ample growth opportunities, attractive working hours, competitive medical and supplementary benefits, retirement plans, a supportive team working environment, and many others.
Essential Responsibilities
- User and administrator experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products in an Enterprise environment (Desktop, Pro, Portal, Geodatabases, ArcGIS Online).
- Demonstrated cartographic design and high-quality map standards.
- Create information products (maps, reports, etc.) using ArcGIS software, geoprocessing tools, and other methods.
- Develop tools and templated applications to support staff from many departments and the community.
- Maintain data for key infrastructure including storm water facilities, street landscapes, and other assets.
- Perform data maintenance from a variety of source materials (imagery, surveys, as-builts, plats, etc.).
- Provide end-user support services for GIS software and web applications.
- Provide GIS support to Emergency Operations during events such as hurricane recovery and snow/ice control.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL
/
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENT
: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial sciences or related field preferred.
- Knowledge in government operations, city planning, or related fields.
- Proficient with reading and interpreting construction record drawings, plats and surveys.
- ESRI technical training and certifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/26/2023
Job Close Date
05/24/2023
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
N = Never
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
N = Never
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, Large Format Printer, Scanner
Protective Equipment Required
N/A
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
W = Several Times Per Week
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
M = Several Times Per Month
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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