HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 00-C94RESOLUTION NO. 00—C94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN AND
ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 3.3 Position Classifications,
Preparation and Content of Class Specifications, states that the designation of a title for each class together
with specification for each class shall be reviewed by the Personnel Board and approved by the City Council
and that amendments or revisions to the Classification Plan, shall be submitted to the Personnel Board for
review and to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Azusa Municipal Code, Chapter 2 -Administration, Article V -Boards and Commissions,
Division 4 -Personnel Board, Section 2 -411 -Duties states that "The Power and the Functions of the Board shall
be to ... recommend all salaries to the Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2000, Personnel Board members reviewed the request of Information
Systems Manager Ann Graf -Gaynor to adopt the class specifications for Geographic Information Systems
Technician and adopt the salary therefor and recommended approval of the request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DOES HEREBY:
1. Adopt the classification specifications attached hereto as "Exhibit X for Geographic
Information Systems Technician; amend the City of Azusa Non -Represented Classified
Employees Compensation and Benefits Memorandum to include the class; and establish
benefits to be equal to those of employees represented by the Azusa City Employees
Association.
2. Establish a salary therefor at range number to be established b Finance Dept
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$3,170.47
1 $3,323.90
$3,485.01
$3,654.21
$3,831.00
Y OF September, 2000.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 5' Day of September, 2000, by the following vote of the Council;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID
"EXHIBIT A" Date Adopted: 9-5-2000
CITY OF AZUSA
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, Is responsible for the creation and maintenance of geographic
information and ad-hoc geographic data manipulation. Will provide Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) technical assistance to city departments. Performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents of this class perform a variety of entry level to journey -level GIS work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the
essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Letters in parenthesis
at the end of each function statement represent the abilities required to perform that function.
1. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the City's GIS Databases. (b,c,d,e,g,n).
2. Carry out technical duties by gathering data, graphics, maps, and photographs for inclusion in
the city's GIS system (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h).
3. Ability to understand customer stated requirements, questions and problems and translate into
GIS and DBMS terms and actions (a,c,g,h,i,j,k).
4. Train and support users in new and existing GIS applications (a,b,n).
5. Performs a variety of work involved in the preparation of drawing and maps, reflecting
topography, drainage, right of ways, structures, utility lines, roadways, construction symbols
and related information.; tabulates and plots field data; uses a variety of resources and
equipment (a,c,d,e,f,m,n).
6. Assists in the preparation of plansn using GIS related to a variety of projects in accordance with
city state and federal guidelines (d,e,k,j)
7. Inspects materials and workmanship on GIS related projects and assess conformance with
plan, specifications and GIS standards. (c,e)
8. Develops user, counter, desktop and browser applications for GIS views using a variety of
software including ArcExplorer and Map Objects IMS. (b,c,d, e, g , n)
REQUISITE ABILITIES
a. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to technical personnel as well as
communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.
b. Operate Geographic Information Systems, ESRI Arclnfo 7&8, ArcView, ArcExplorer, AutoCAD
software packages.
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CITY OF AZUSA, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (continued)
e. Produces customized ArcView projects, views and layouts.
f. Make mathematical engineering calculations.
g. Understands customer requirements, and translate into GIS and DBMS terms and actions.
h. Use independent judgement and initiative when making GIS recommendations regarding GIS
applications. .
Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working
relationships.
Explain and apply policies and procedures.
k. Interpret and apply rules, regulations, legislation and policies.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
m. Work independently.
n. Operate a computer and use a variety of computer software.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include completion
of course work in drafting, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; one year of GIS application
experience and one year of engineering experience.
Knowledge and Skill Levels
Considerable knowledge in GIS application usage. Proficient with GIS software products,
Desktop applications and database maintenance. Working knowledge of the fundamentals of
civil engineering computations; nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and
instruments used in engineering mapping; surveying equipment, principles, problems,
techniques, and practices; mathematics as applied to the computation of distances, angles,
areas, and traverses, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving
record.
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