Posted on July 9, 2008 - GC701
Company: County of Grey
Position: GIS Specialist
Location: Owen Sound, ON
Salary:
Contact Name: Sandra Shipley
Deadline: July 25, 2008
Job Description
The County of Grey is seeking applications for a GIS Specialist.
Responsibilities include:
• Carrying out application development / software implementation (ESRI)
• Testing, documentation and installation of ESRI applications
• Mapping, data creation and updating within several departments
• Performing GIS system administration work as necessary (i.e. ArcIMS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, etc.)
• Training County staff on use of ArcIMS web mapping service
• Provide mapping to the public and private firms when requested
• Participate in project development as required and administration with follow-up to the project supervisor
Job Qualifications
Specific skill requirements:
• University degree / college diploma in computer science or related discipline
• Post secondary / college training in GIS or minimum 2 years equivalent
• Experience in the following ESRI GIS products (ArcGIS 9.x, ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS 9.x, ArcSDE)
• Programming languages including: VB.Net, ASP.Net, VB scripting for ASP, JavaScript, Coldfusion
• Working knowledge of HTML, XML (for use with ArcXML), AJAX and ASP
• At least 1 year experience with MS SQL Server 2000 development and administration
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcObjects and development in VBA
• Sound knowledge of Geographic and Cartographic principles such as projections, use of Ortho-photography and Geo-referencing
Competencies in the following are essential:
• Ability to take initiative and follow-up with minimal instruction
• Able to educate self in various competencies
• Excellent communication / presentation skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills, ability to deliver finished product within deadlines
Considered as assets for this position are the following:
• Experience in training and educating department members using customized applications
• Experience in client/server applications, n-tier application environment
• Experience with VB application development, SQL, and Database Administration
Other Information
For more information on this position, please visit our website at: http://www.greycounty.ca/administration/employment.cfm
Please send Cover Letter and Resume by July 25, 2008 to:
GIS Specialist
Human Resources
County of Grey
595 9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
N4K 3E3
Fax: (519) 376-4082
sshipley@greycounty.ca
County of Grey
595 9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 3E3
Fax: 519-376-4082
Homepage - www.greycounty.on.ca
E-Mail - sshipley@greycounty.ca
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