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Reference ID: GC-AXJKVKG
Updated: August 07, 2008
Duration: Full Time
Salary: $29,615-$34,059
Web Site: http://www.cityofithaca.org
Location: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States
Email Contact: Human Resources
Email: hrdept@cityofithaca.org
Phone: (607) 274-6539
Fax: (607) 274-6574
Mail Address: Ciyt of Ithaca
Human Resources
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-6539
(607) 274-6574
 
 
 
Geographic Information System
City of Ithaca
 
Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for designing, creating and updating a variety of maps from digital and non-digital data, and assisting with the development, maintenance and operation of a Geographic Information System (GIS). The incumbent designs and creates maps, converts hard copy maps into a digital format, and performs field work to visibly verify map data. This class differs from Geographic Information System Specialist in that a Geographic Information System Map Technician performs a more limited scope of duties, has less independence of action and does not have overall responsibility for a Geographic Information System. The work is performed under the general supervision of a GIS Specialist with leeway allowed for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
 
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Technology, Photogrammetry/Remote Sensing, Geography or a closely related field with similar course curriculum. Said degree shall have included at least 16 credit hours in any combination of Cartography, Photogrammetry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and/or Surveying; or

b) Successful completion of a GIS Certificate Program from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant GIS Certificates. The coursework for said certificate shall have included at least 16 credit hours in any combination of Cartography, Photogrammetry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing and/or Surveying; or

c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and possession of a GIS Professional Certification (GISP) from the GIS Certification Institute; or

d) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, creating and editing geographic data, computer mapping, performing GIS analysis, using a GIS or other computerized mapping system, or training others in the use of GIS or other computerized mapping systems; or

e) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) through (d) above.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.


Ö A civil service exam will be required at a later date.


Submit application by September 3, 2008 to: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-6539
Web site: www.cityofithaca.org


The City of Ithaca is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversifying its workforce.
 
 
 
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