GIS Coordinator

Salary: $52.79 - $64.16 Hourly
Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GIS09192024
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 09/19/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
*First Review of application will be the week of October 14, 2024.
JOB SUMMARY
To perform a wide variety of routine to complex technical duties in developing, implementing and supporting the District's geographic information systems (GIS) database; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey level class. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual, or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives supervision from the IT Manager.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain parcel base map and street center line data.
• Assist in establishing, coordinating, and implementing long-range GIS planning; forecast and analyze system needs.
• Assist users in identifying and meeting their automation needs and developing alternative solutions.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and implementation of GIS related projects.
• Help to create, maintain, and validate GIS layers and attribute data created by staff or vendors. Integrate various data sets with GIS base map layers.
• Prepare technical documentation such as requirement specifications, data definitions and instructional manuals relevant to the functionality and use of GIS software.
• Instruct department personnel on GIS software and prepare course materials as needed.
• Assist in communicating system status and planned upgrades to end users.
• Provide GIS technical support to all levels of staff in response to requests received by the Information Technology Help Desk Support Line.
• Implement and troubleshoot GIS software.
• Coordinate the management of GIS related projects that may reach across multiple departments.
• May act as a liaison with local and state agencies and vendors in the development of programs, policies, guidelines, and service levels related to GIS.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining standards for GIS layers.
• Assist in producing maps to support District needs and prepare customized reports.
• Prepare and review technical designs, maps, drawings, visual aids, and graphic presentation materials related to District facilities projects.
• Using a variety of technical engineering software including computer aided design/drafting (CAD), produce and maintain maps via geographic information systems (GIS); maintain and make adjustments to the District's distribution system hydraulic model.
• Maintain mapping and recording of the District's conveyance and distribution systems and related water facilities.
• Provide database management of maps and records; add new layers, edit documents, or make corrections as needed to document project and engineering/construction history and maintain District mapping records in an up-to-date status.
• Create and run queries and prepare format output for various routine and special reports required by District departments; update programs and systems with patches and service pack releases provided by outsourced vendors.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Advanced computer software applications such as CAD and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Relational database structure.
• Basic network operations.
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Property research and real property legal descriptions.
• District policies and procedures, engineering standards, and pertinent local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentation.
• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Basic surveying practices and related equipment.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Microsoft software used in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Web and GIS application development using HTML, Active Server Pages (ASP), Python and ESRI plug ins.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Principles and practices of good customer service.
• Use a variety of computer software to maintain databases and records.
• Maintain and update a variety of electronic and hardcopy files.
• Learn District policies and procedures and engineering standards.
• Learn principles and practices of property research, including boundary determination and land title examination.
• Work outside under a variety of climatic and geographic conditions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Ability to:

• Work independently or as a team member.
• Work on multiple projects, multitask.
• Maintain work effectiveness and meet deadlines with frequent changes in workload and priority of assignment while keeping affected parties appraised of progress.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, external customers and vendors.
• Exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems effectively and efficiently without supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing highly technical content in terminology easily understood by the end user.
• Utilize knowledge of production systems to minimize downtime during the deployment of new software or update.
• Quickly adapt to, learn, and apply new technologies as they may be applied to GIS applications.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality while working with privileged, sensitive, and highly personal information.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; research, identify and interpret technical and numerical information, including engineering calculations; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedure; and explain regulations and procedures to others.
• Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS operations and maintenance including analysis, design, support, training, and documentation; including three years providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel. Working with ESRI utility network is highly desirable.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with an emphasis in GIS or a closely related field and specialized certifications applicable to current trends in GIS. Major course work in relational database management is highly desirable. ESRI training and certifications required.
License and Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain Microsoft Certification within six (6) months.
• Current CompTIA A+ certification,
• Ability to obtain Network+ certification within one (1) year
• Ability to obtain Security + certification within 18 months.
• VMware Certification.
• Desktop Certified Associate Certification and Desktop Certified Professional Certification required.
• Enterprise Associate and Professional Certification required.
• Ability to obtain Developer Entry and Associate Certification within 90 days.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, lifting, dragging, and pushing documents, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service; Lift or carry weight weighing up to 25 pounds. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold with extreme sun exposure. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Approved: September 23, 2024
Palmdale Water District provides its full-time employees with a comprehensive package of benefits to round out employees' total compensation program.
Group Health, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
The District currently covers the cost of premiums for the lowest tier of health, dental, and vision care coverage for employee and the employee's eligible dependents for the plan all employees would qualify for. Six health care plans -- Anthem Classic PPO, Anthem Advantage PPO, Anthem California Care HMO, Anthem Consumer Driven, Kaiser Consumer Driven and Kaiser HMO; two dental plans -- Delta Dental and Delta Care HMO; and one vision care plan -- Vision Services Plan, are offered. Open enrollment, where you may switch between health care coverage plans, are held annually.
Group health, dental, and vision coverage is effective the first of the month following one month of continuous full-time employment.
Life Insurance
The District offers $10,000 life insurance for employees. Additional supplemental insurance may be purchased and paid through automatic payroll deductions.
Vacation
You will accrue two weeks (6.67 hours per month) of District-paid vacation time each year during your first five years with the District. After probation is completed, you may take vacation time with your supervisor's approval. At year six with Palmdale Water District, you will accrue three weeks (10.00 hours per month); each year from year 6 through 16 you will receive an additional 4.00 hours per year; and after twenty years you will accrue five weeks (16.67 hours per month).
Administrative Leave
Administrative Leave is available to Managers at 80 hours annually; and Supervisors at the rate of 40 hours annually.
Sick Leave
You are allowed 96 hours of sick leave per year. You may accumulate up to a maximum of 250 unused sick days. When you retire, your unused sick days are calculated into your CalPERS service credit time. If your employment is terminated, the time is lost.
Public Employees Retirement System
As a full-time public employee, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees pay the employee portion of CalPERS.
Holidays
Employees receive twelve paid designated holidays plus two paid floating holidays per year. Floating holidays must be taken by December 31 of each year or they are lost.
Miscellaneous
The District provides employees miscellaneous leaves including bereavement, military, and jury duty.
Credit Union
All District employees are eligible to join the Logix Banking Credit Union.
Deferred Compensation
Through automatic payroll deductions, you may participate in a 457 deferred compensation program that allows you to reduce your current taxable income by deferring some of your pay to an authorized investment until your retirement.
Educational Assistance
Employees who have completed the probationary period and achieved regular status may be reimbursed up to $3000/$5250 per year for the cost of tuition, fees, mileage, parking and books for qualified and approved voluntary education programs undertaken outside regular working hours.
Uniforms
When an employee's job assignment requires a uniform be worn, the District will provide and maintain the uniforms.
Employee Communication
The employee newsletter, The Employee Buzz., is published monthly and is designed to provide recognition to employees for on-the-job accomplishments and to inform employees about issues relating to the District.