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SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Drive the collection, formatting, and live maintenance of spatial data tied to Military facilities, vital utility networks, and real property.
  • Design, update, and manage high-fidelity GIS maps, building models, and geospatial databases for military installations using ArcGIS Pro.
  • Conduct site surveys utilizing advanced GPS hardware/software to capture real-time facility data, ensuring accurate real property inventory reporting and Master Plan integration.
  • Subject to National Agency Check (NAC) and Bureau of Criminal Investigation Check (BCI); must have and maintain a valid state of Rhode Island driver's license throughout duration of employment; must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.


GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Perform professional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work in support of the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO). This position involves the collection, formatting, creation and maintenance of spatial data as related to facilities, utilities and real property. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Plans and Program Branch Chief from whom assignments are received; work is reviewed usually upon completion for technical adequacy and adherence to desired objectives.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise the work of technical and clerical employees assigned to assist. 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: 

  • Create and update GIS maps and data using ArcGIS Pro; 
  • Perform site surveys for RIARNG facilities using Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software, either individually or as part of a team;  
  • Process collected data for addition into GIS facility model database using GIS software;. 
  • Manage and maintain metadata for all databased on GPS and other survey data; 
  • Update GIS data as the features at those installations change over time;  
  • Provide facility and location maps for inclusion in the RIARNG Real Property Development Plans (RPDP), Master Plan, Long Range Construction Plan; 
  • Intranet web distribution of data through Portal for ArcGIS;  
  • Acquire data (aerial photographs, section maps, topographical surveys, etc.) from outside sources for use in GIS projects; 
  • Maintain current version of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS Pro Desktop GIS software;  
  • To utilize the current Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)/GIS Technology Center Spatial Data Standard for Facilities Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE) and the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM);  
  • Manage GIS data for development of building models, allowing for their display in web-based and desktop GIS applications; 
  • Provide GIS support to the CFMO as required;  
  • Create and maintain useful GIS map products for RIARNG installations and facilities; 
  • Manage process for timely distribution of hard-copy and digital map products; 
  • Adhere to policies of the State of RI and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) for document formatting and digital filing;  
  • Perform GIS analysis projects as required by the directorate using existing specialized software tools for GIS analysis;  
  • Develop specialized tools and procedures to solve subject specific GIS problems, to include installation master planning, military range operation and environmental management;  
  • Develop and manage GIS applications to allow for the smooth interface between GIS data sources and production applications of the directorate, so that required decision-support tools are available to decision makers using real time data;  
  • Analyze data management requirements to recommend the software applications and upgrades necessary to create required products; 
  • Provide in-house training for directorate and department personnel on the use of GIS products and tools;  
  • Provide expertise at the NGB level, and provides instruction support for other States as required;  
  • Maintain a working knowledge of software advances related to the GIS software and attend seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate; 
  • Serve as a technical specialist, staff advisor and consultant to the CFMO for varying types of projects, equipment, or program functions; 
  • Work with Real Property Specialist on the Facility Installation Plan (FISP) for accuracy of data for real property inventory reporting; 
  • Prepare various reports and documents as required; 
  • Performs other related duties as needed and assigned;

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: 
 

  • Knowledge of Esri's ArcGIS software and tools, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online; 
  • Knowledge of Experience Builder or Instant Apps; 
  • Knowledge of water and sanitary sewer utility GIS networks, geometric networks, and Esri’s Utility Network; 
  • Knowledge of supporting web GIS applications using Story Maps, Field Maps, Survey 123 and ArcGIS Dashboard; 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and RI state planning;  
  • The ability to make technical planning studies and surveys in such fields and to analyze and evaluate data and make planning recommendations; must have the ability to read and analyze blueprints, coordinate and implement contract requirements regarding space planning and construction projects; 
  • The ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; be computer literate working with CADD, GIS and other computer productivity software (Microsoft products); and related capacities and abilities. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a recognized university with a Bachelor of Science degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering or Environmental Science; or related field 

Experience: Such as may have been gained through employment in professional work in the field of GIS local, regional or state planning.