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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: 15C (Army), IS (Coast Guard), 9620 (Navy)
Education and Experience : An accredited Bachelor's degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Planning or a related field and two (2) years of experience using GIS systems for engineering drafting, surveying, cartography, or photogrammetry.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state required at time of appointment.
Special Requirements : Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
General Purpose
Under direction, develop and maintain computer based Geographic Information System (GIS), assess user needs, develop database applications and provide technical support.
Typical Duties
Enter Develop and maintain computerized databases of multi-layered maps and related spatial data. Involves: Maintain standards for symbology, code use, dimensioning, labeling, layering and other features to assure standardization between drawings. Operate workstation to perform map digitizing and geographic record data entry. Translate metes and bounds into digitized drawings and legal descriptions. Import and transform maps, drawings, and databases. Review and correct errors in data.
Assess user needs and develop database applications to support demographic, land use, municipal, emergency services, physical or similar projects. Involves: Determine nature, extent, sources and purposes of data to be depicted. Integrate user needs with GIS capabilities to propose solution including alternate modes of presentation, and develop templates, screens, macros and other similar graphical interfaces. Perform map overlay, buffering and other spatial analysis functions, and generate thematic maps, graphs, statistical reports and similar records.
Provide technical database and operational support. Involves: Schedule and coordinate user system access and activities. Train users in operation of workstation and software. Analyze information processing needs and recommend acquisition, upgrade of system hardware and software to system steering committee. Develop interface between system hardware and software, and resolve operational problems and computer system failures.
Supervise subordinate personnel during projects or in the absence of GIS Manager or Administrator. Involves: Participate in planning, assigning and reviewing work. Assist with training and development activities and enforcement of personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct and work attendance, and safe working practices.
Perform miscellaneous related duties such as GIS administrative support, as required.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received
Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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