The purpose of the class is to perform a variety of analytical, technical and administrative work in developing the County's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) databases and applications in conjunction with local County governments and agencies. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Assist with the development of the County's GIS databases and applications by analyzing proposed projects and provides input for geographic information solutions.

Converts existing maps and/or engineering drawings to a computerized database.

Operates computerized geographic information systems to manage relational database design and implementation; may conduct spatial analyses and produces maps, reports and formal presentations.

Provides GIS system analysis support to develop, manipulate, retrieve, maintain and archive established resource databases to meet the data management and analysis requirements of the County.

Assists in maintaining data required by various County departments; coordinates County data standards and Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection.

Gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.

Develops and maintains County GIS data sharing and access system.

Attends training, seminars and conferences, and conducts research to stay abreast of trends and resources in GIS technology and applications.

Interprets and plots survey field notes, plans and layouts from engineering notes, through computer-assisted programs.

Assemble technical data on many different forms or in special formats for use and analysis by planners, engineers, other business professionals, County managerial staff and other agencies.

Maintain existing and future public safety, emergency management and E911 specific GIS data layers.

Assist in maintain all addressing and road centerline GIS data layers for use in the E911 system to include work with Intrado to confirm 911 address ranges and telephone numbers.

Manage all GIS data for the E911 dispatch center in include updating data layers, supporting dispatchers on mapping/addressing issues and troubleshooting, working with the county IT department and E911 software technical support on maintain mapping (GeoLynx) and EMS AVL (MARVLIS) programs.

Support emergency management department with all GIS map request and data analysis for specialized programs including FEMA's HAZUS-MH, EPA plume modeling software (ALOHA) and Tier II facility reporting (E-Plan).

Serve as an Emergency Operation Center Manager during training exercises and real world activations.

Assist with continuing development of EOC situational awareness tools including WebEOC and the Emergency Management Common Operating Picture.

Develop maps, graphics and/or engineering drawings from sketches, verbal information or from field observations using coordinate geometry.

Research legal documents to obtain information on property ownership as necessary.

Receive and respond to employee inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding GIS procedures and services.

Attend department, committee and other meetings as necessary.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.