GIS Analyst Sample Clauses
The 'GIS Analyst' clause defines the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst within an agreement or job description. It typically outlines the specific tasks the analyst is expected to perform, such as spatial data analysis, map creation, and database management, and may specify required technical skills or certifications. By clearly delineating these expectations, the clause ensures that both parties understand the scope of work and the expertise needed, thereby reducing ambiguity and helping to align performance with project needs.
GIS Analyst works with related software and programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. GIS software has the capacity to relate different types of data such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover, environmental, infrastructure, utilities and transportation networks.
GIS Analyst. The Graphic Information System (GIS) Analyst reports to the Supervisor and is responsible to perform computer graphics duties to maintain data, prepare maps, sketches, diagrams and other technical drawings and reports. GIS Analyst are highly skilled, require minimum supervision and are able train and mentor lower level GIS professionals. Interprets and enters field data into GIS, and various support functions as needed. Performs methods of data capture including the creation/downloading of land parcels, obtaining current base maps, locating pertinent cultural and environmental data, and various other support functions as needed to ensure a correct and complete spatial and tabular database. Create, revise and maintain technical data used for reports maps and sketches, and maintain material and property equipment records. Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including; verbal/electronic communications, sketches, marked drawings, field notes and technical reference manuals. Work to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions. Responsible for the organization, collection, maintenance and consistency of data for the GIS. Uses spatial data software and principals, methods and techniques of GIS analysis to assist management in land and resource analysis. Integrates geographic, cartographic, remote sensing, and GPS concepts and principals in land and resource data management and displays them using windows-based systems, computers, global positioning systems and computer software that includes cartographic data translation software. Develops, assembles, edits and revises maps and map products using GIS cartographic concepts, principles and processes. Generate reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases. Design and run moderately complex queries and reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases. Demonstrate a proficiency in various related data systems utilized to perform GIS duties. Function as expert in various related data systems utilized to perform GIS duties and utilize technical knowledge to solve problems. Develop and provide training to others in the technical aspects of the various systems utilized to perform GIS duties.
GIS Analyst. The GIS Analyst is responsible for supporting the Office of Emergency Services key Geographic Information System (GIS) functions on an as needed basis deliverables as directed by County Emergency Operations Center Planning Chief or GIS Unit Leader. Knowledge of: • Current technology and trends in the profession • County business and functions Skills and Abilities: • Updating the Emergency Map and Intelligence Map with emergency public information. • Filling in attributes for the Emergency and Intelligence Maps (e.g. Release Status, Notes, Date, Time). • Adding custom labels to the Emergency and Intelligence Maps to add clarity and context for public viewing (e.g. Heat Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Flood Warning). • Mapping “AlertSanDiego” notification areas (i.e. creating polygons that depict incident perimeters). • Adding layers to the maps (e.g. adding the NWS Hazardous Wildfire Conditions layer, adding Cool Zones layer). • Updating symbology (e.g. changing a Red Flag Warning to a Red Flag Watch). • Publishing the “Emergency Map” to the “OES Emergency Website”. Publishing does not include "Disaster Information Updates" on the OES Website and the Mobile App (SD Emergency). • Reverting the maps to a non-activation state (i.e. original state). • Maintaining operations through problem troubleshooting, isolation, and resolution as needed or requested within the scope of the map or layers that were created. • Helping troubleshoot issues that may arise with GIS software and applications. • Conducting GIS specific analysis and reports as requested by the County Representative (CR), such as:
i. reports with population estimates for impact areas or areas of interest
ii. reports listing potential facility impacts • Notifying Alert & Warning Unit Leader/Operations Chief if conflicts arise between evacuation zones statuses or evacuation center locations. • Creating static PDF maps. • Printing maps and documents to the large format printer (GIS plotter). • Collaborating on and document GIS workflows, as needed. • Assisting in monitoring OES situational awareness tools, such as ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, MAPBOX, TEAMS Event channels, WEBEOC, INTTERRA • Assisting in Ad-hoc GIS specific requests, as needed. Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Examples of qualifying education/experience:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign...
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