Job Specification
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST TRAINEE
DEFINITION:
Under close supervision of a higher level Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)) Specialist or other supervisory official, learns and/or
assists in professional GIS work relating to geographic analysis of
environmental parameters and/or other factors, image processing,
interpretation, and application of geographic data digitizing;
operates all computer hardware/software associated with the GIS; does
other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Learns and/or assists in data acquisition, data reformatting and
application of GIS and image processing software i.e. assigned
classifications, feature enhancement, area calculation) for
application to agency projects, activities, and issues.
Prepares and verifies maps for digitization.
Performs geographic data digitization and conventional data capture.
Maintains plotter supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need
to be reordered.
Learns and/or assists in integration of satellite-acquired data with
the GIS for analysis of spatial distributions and display of results
as computer-generated maps and/or photographic images.
Learns and/or assists in data acquisition, taking measures to ensure
quality control of conventional data capture; and in the design of
coding conventions, ensures compatibility with geographic files, and
instructs users in data entry and editing procedures.
May assist in coordination of the creation of SAS data bases from
reformatted data files.
Learns and operates the GIS and all associated hardware/software to
display results of computer analysis which cannot be economically
prepared with conventional cartography by applying cartographic
principles in the production of finished maps.
Learns and/or assists in the geographic analysis of the spatial
distribution of environmental contaminants which may affect public
health and traffic generations which may affect the public.
Learns and assists in use of image processing packages and other
software on color graphics computer systems to interpret remote
sensing data from satellites to solve problems in specific program
areas.
May assist in procurement of data, preparation for machine coding,
editing to ensure accuracy of machine-readable data, and in verifying
resulting data.
May assist in application of mathematical analysis of computer color
videographics to ensure correct and effective use of color in the
production of maps/graphs.
Provides hardware/software support for the GIS including training and
assisting system users.
Learns and assists in the operation of a color graphics display
computer as it is simultaneously linked to time-sharing computers
to produce maps and remote sensing images.
May assist in designing layout/features of all map, graph, and chart
output products from the GIS using both computerized and manual
cartographic techniques.
Learns and/or assists in research on modeling, computer graphic,
and mathematical mapping techniques made possible by the GIS,
and relates these directly to information needs.
Maintains base map collection and library, and conducts file
management for digitized data.
Prepares technical reports and correspondence.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information system used by the agency,
office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
degree in Geography, or Environmental Science including or
supplemented by twelve (12) semester hour credits in computer
mapping/GIS which shall have included spatial programming and
digital image processing.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the above disciplines
including or supplemented by the additional credits as shown may be
substituted if the applicant holds a Bachelor's degree in another
field.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of cartography including mathematics of scale and projection
transformation.
Knowledge of geography and its applications to GIS.
Knowledge of manual map/chart/graph preparation including graphic
display, layout/design, and various techniques such as scribing,
inking, leroy lettering, and peel coat.
Knowledge of computerized data entry and formatting, data base
management, and data base utilization.
Knowledge of all phases of computer map preparation, digitization,
data transmission, and data reformatting.
Ability to use computer operating systems including logon, logoff,
system editor, moving between directories, listing directory contents,
copying and deleting files, and listing printouts.
Ability to learn to utilize specialized computer graphics hardware
such as various plotters, vector scan terminals, raster graphics
displays, microcomputers, and identify their advantages/disadvantages
for production of specific map types.
Ability to use state-of-the-art graphic reproduction methods including
slide preparation, diazo processing, PMT camera, photographic
enlargement/reduction, compugraphic lettering, and film development
techniques after a period of training.
Ability to understand techniques of computer image processing and map
categorization of remote sensing data from aircraft and earth
satellites.
Ability to assist in work using different operating systems and
database software utilized by a geographic information unit while
pursuing complex geographic research.
Ability to work with environmental quality and natural resource data.
Ability to handle routine computer graphic hardware/software problems
under guidance from a higher level GIS specialist.
Ability to transfer data from one operating system to another.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
ADVANCEMENT
Appointees who successfully complete the 12-month training period will
be eligible for advancement to the title of Geographic Information
Systems Specialist 3 under Department of Personnel procedures.
The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level
of performance warranting advancement to a title listed above shall be
considered as cause for separation.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03174 | | C | N | NL | 95 | 20 | P95 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/01/2015 |
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