City of Tampa

This is responsible applications programming and systems analysis work.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of technical systems administration, systems analysis, and programming tasks of more than average difficulty. Employees coordinate and monitor the work of technical project team members in the completion of specified assignments. Tasks include the implementation and administration of commercial off the shelf software (COTS), and the design, development or modification, testing, and implementation of custom software interfaces. Tasks require that the employees consult with user personnel, functional information technology (IT) personnel, and other project team members to resolve technical questions. Although under general supervision, employees are expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in selecting work methods and performing assigned tasks. An employee in this class may be subject to on-call status on a rotating basis to provide 24-hour/7 day service. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through discussions and reports submitted.

Gathers and analyzes user/system/business requirements to prepare detailed request for change and project documents.

Maintains and enhances configuration of commercial off the shelf software.

Prepares test plans for all phases of testing including unit, performance and user acceptance testing.

Conducts necessary analysis to resolve production problems.

Designs and develops data conversion processes using industry standard methodologies to extract, transform, and load data from source to target databases for use in reporting or conversions; coordinates system conversion efforts as required; prepares test data and verifies system test results; analyzes and resolves system problems; consults with users and technical and functional project team members on questions or problems.

Develops and maintains reports created against departmental databases using a variety of methods.

Analyzes problems and implements solutions; consults with functional team members, users, and technical project team members on technical questions; coordinates, schedules, assigns, and monitors the work of technical project team members.

Conducts cost/benefit analyses; conducts technical research and prepares and presents reports on findings; coordinates system conversion efforts; analyzes network equipment and software and makes recommendations; evaluates, acquires, and coordinates computer hardware upgrades/installations.

Creates and maintains detailed documentation of systems for production support.

Learns new skills and adopts new methodologies as required.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of:  Esri platform of products including ArcGIS Online and Open Data; principles, practices, terminology, and trends in GIS; geographic information applications, analysis, and the relationships between different types of spatial data; integrated GIS principles systems and technologies.

Knowledge of: the principles of project management and reporting methodologies; the information strategic planning process; spatial database design, creation and maintenance; GIS applications, web services and tools that are within current industry standards and best practices.

Ability to:  analyze various types of spatial information and their inter-relationships; collect, assimilate, analyze, and interpret data and draw sound conclusions; research spatial data availability from internal and external sources; comprehend written material at a high level; prepare oral and written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Skill in: translating business requirements into system requirements; explaining GIS-related technical issues and concepts to non-technical staff; conducting architectural reviews to evaluate and incorporate advances in technology and software to ensure that the GIS is efficient, up to date and secure; independent problem solving and troubleshooting; organization and time management; researching to stay current with emerging GIS technology trends.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in geography, spatial information systems, computer science, cartography, earth science, natural resources, remote sensing, environmental science, civil engineering, surveying or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the use of GIS; or Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in geography, spatial information systems, computer science, cartography, earth science, natural resources, remote sensing, environmental science, civil engineering, surveying or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the use of GIS.

Certifications:  GISP is preferred.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.