Geographic Information System Specialist
City of East Orange - East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017![City of East Orange](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Under supervisory official, designs, develops, coordinates, and conducts computerized geographic information systems work relating to the geographic analysis of environmental parameters, image processing, remote sensing data and mathematical cartography research.Develops, conducts, coordinates GIS activities utilizing geographic analysis by coordinating the application of cartographic principles in the production of finished maps.Performs and coordinates integrated satellite acquired data for analysis of spital distribution present in the environment.Uses and instructs department staff and other agencies on the use of image processing packages and other software on color graphics.Identifies and defines GIS products to be generated for each application.Implements and tests new techniques of mathematical and statistical cartography.Prepares/ coordinates the preparation of technical reports and correspondence in the course of official duties.Interacts with scientists and engineers in various units or agencies regarding the procurement, preparation, and/or editing of machine-readable data.Qualifications and Education RequirementsGraduation from accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of experience with geographic information systems including computer graphics and computer hardware digitizing procedures. Note: Master's degree in Geography/ Environmental Science, twelve (12) semester hours in computer mapping /GIS can substitute one (1) year of experience.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of geography, data transmission, data reforming, manual map and graph preparation.