Part Time Hourly – Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

Position Purpose

Assists in the ongoing development, maintenance, and integration of data relevant to facility planning. Collects, records, and edits information related to school attendance boundaries, residential development, streets / transportation, and school site / floor plans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the GIS database and troubleshoots data issues.
• Edits Fort Worth ISD geographic information in the GIS database as needed.
• Creates thematic ad-hoc maps for various departments and stakeholders.
• Generates reports using GIS and other data sources.
• Travels to District locations occasionally for field verification of facility or site information.
• Part-Time Hourly will work approximately 14 hours per week.
• Employment as a Part Time Hourly does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport / relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player;

promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of GIS administration, maintenance techniques, and procedures.
• Skill in program planning, development, analysis and evaluation.
• Skill in design software including AutoCAD, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online.
• Ability to use application software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and process professional documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms to a wide audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing / pulling, and twisting.
• Motion : Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment : Works in an office setting.
• Attendance : Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands : Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required.
• Certification / License : None.
• Experience : Proven experience in GIS related projects.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties