March 26, 2021

Highway Geographic Information Systems Programmer Analyst 1 – Kanawha County

Nature of Work

The Highway GIS Programmer Analyst 1 performs technical work in geographic information systems (GIS).  This position will serve in the GIS Unit of the Strategic Performance Management Division. Work involves design and maintenance of data resources and operation ofGIS software within the context of programs and policy directives. Work willalso include GIS analysis, application development, user support, and otherGIS-related activities. Performs related work as required. 

Pay Grade: 17

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs GIS analysis
• Analyzes user organization functional requirements and develop GIS application designs
• Writes and tests GIS application programs and prepares documentation of GIS application programs
• Prepares GIS application user manuals and trains user staff in the operation of GIS applications
• Provides user support for GIS application programs
• Performs GIS hardware and software operations, performs activities associated with implementation, operation, and enhancement of the GIS software
• Participates in self-study and vendor-supplied courses to improve skills in more complex programming areas
• The work involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, or developing new theories
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Pertinent knowledge gained through education, relative experience or training that applies to the methodology of a professional or administrative occupation
• Knowledge of GIS software used by employing agency
• Knowledge of automated mapping and spatial information processing methods and techniques
• Knowledge of the capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems
• Knowledge of cartographic design and drafting principles and automated mapping
• Knowledge of GIS hardware and software components, data communication, and network methods and techniques
• Ability to support GIS application programs
• Ability to reason logically and to communicate effectively with system users to translate application concepts into system applications
• Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms understandable to system users
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with user departments, administrative officials, and employees

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION 
• Bachelor’s degree, including six (6) semester hours in computer science or GIS, from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. Preference may be given to those with degrees in geography, cartography, geology, forestry, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, computer science, planning, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• No prior experience is required. This is the entry level classification in the series.

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