SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The GIS Analyst II is assigned more complex and demanding clients. Incumbents work independently as technical experts

providing leadership, guidance, technical support, and direction in spatial data capture, use, analysis and QA/QC. Specific

responsibilities include providing direct customer support for the generally non-technical public, data stewardship of various

GIS data sets, and GIS analysis in support of a wide range of projects/tasks.

This position deals directly with the public and internal county customers, providing technical and mapping services and

supporting the use of the county’s GIS (GeoData) website by the public and county offices/departments. Additional key

responsibilities include: Development and maintenance of cartographic products, management of data sharing processes

and agreements, and performance of GIS analysis for county offices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in computer science, management information, engineering, geography, or related field. Bachelor’s

degree is preferred. Additional experience, which demonstrates progressive increasing responsibilities, may substitute for

education on a year for year basis.

Two years of experience with GIS mapping related field work or applied use of GIS technology responsibility. Experience

must include a demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following to successfully perform the essential job functions

of the position:

1) Thorough knowledge of hardware including personal computers, network servers, communication devices, printers,

plotters, etc.

2) Thorough knowledge of software including network and desktop operating systems, office automation,

programming languages, database products.

3) Thorough knowledge of system and network security.

Current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience supporting GIS services and business needs in a multi-functional, multi-agency environment. Very skilled with

Esri GIS products including ArcGIS Version 10.0. Experience supporting customers with various experience levels.

Cartographic skills and the ability to create and maintain maps and map products. Ability to work collaboratively. Excellent

communication skills at the interpersonal, small group and written level. Experience editing data with a versioned SDE

database. Skills in managing and administering spatial and non-spatial data including data development and data

maintenance. Experience installing and troubleshooting Esri GIS products. Experience with creating and maintaining

metadata in an ArcSDE environment. Ability to use and create automated processes using model-builder and/or other

automation tools. Ability to conduct public presentations, GIS training and tutoring.

http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/hr/position-descriptions/GISAnalystII091412.pdf