INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II (GIS) (CLASS CODE 0163)

Job Posting

Creating and maintaining spatial data and linkages to various databases in an enterprise GIS environment. Work may include digitizing paper-based datasets, geocoding, interpreting surveys and building plans, reading and interpreting descriptions pertaining to spatial boundaries, GIS database design and creation, interpretation of remotely sensed imagery, cartography and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Either : A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a Bachelor's Degree in any field with at least fifteen (15) semester hours in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the support, design and / or implementation of Geographic Information database mapping systems (GIS) involving Esri, QGIS, CAD, and / or mobile device applications.

OR : Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the support, design and / or implementation of Geographic Information database mapping systems (GIS) involving Esri, QGIS, CAD, and / or mobile device applications. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance examination.

General Information

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY / Voice at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. Domicile requirements for employment are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and / or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and / or transfers. A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his / her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties. Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification. Veterans preference : On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.