Professional Development Trainee (Geographic Information Systems Analyst I) - SR-15
County of Hawai`i
Temporary
On-site
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
$48,936 - $48,936 USD yearly
Duties Summary
Participates in the Professional Development Trainee Program for the County of Hawai‘i designed to provide on-the-job training and experience and receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out professional activities and assignments.
There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed (12) months with the Civil Defense Agency in Hilo.
Special Working Conditions:- After hours, weekends, and holiday work are required.
- On 24-hour status in anticipation of natural disaster, enemy attack, etc.
- Reports to office under disaster conditions.
- Performs long hours on duty during civil defense alerts and emergencies.
Examples of Duties
- Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from the Civil Defense Agency's GIS Analyst II with the design and development of programs to produce custom thematic map data to support emergency management response.
- Assists the GIS Analyst II in supporting disaster related work by improving disaster maps by adding/updating layers and refining data layers, linking collection platforms to data layers, and developing the inquiries in SQL to extract data into reports.
- Assists with updating websites such as the COH CD public web-page, CD Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
- Assists the GIS Analyst II with entering delineated map data and descriptive information into GIS through digitizing, key entry, scanning, converting computer aided drafting (CAD) files, global positioning system (GPS) coordinates, hyperlinking to other files, or other standard map data entry procedures to ensure that the Civil Defense's shared data is up to date and accurate.
- Assists the GIS Analyst II with writing computer programs to format Civil Defense data such as damage reports, disaster maps, live maps of road, beach, park, etc. closures; which includes assisting in developing and maintaining the database for map production to produce live maps for the public to view.
- Assists with creating and maintaining GIS project files and records.
- Receives training and guidance on analyzing and interpreting aerial photographs and maps to delineate elevations and other geographic land use characteristics.
- Assists with analyzing the Civil Defense web-page map quality and the accuracy of the data by reviewing and evaluating maps and document sources for entry into GIS.
- Assists the GIS Analyst II with researching the GIS needs of the agency and coordinates input of information based on the discovered needs.
- Assist with researching and examining patterns and trends through spatial mapping.
- Operates County vehicle for errands, attends meetings, trainings.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
- an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, urban or land use planning, computer science, or a related field (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
Note: Only associate's degrees from an accredited college or university will be accepted.
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: research methods and techniques; report writing; problem solving methods and techniques, and the use of standard office machines, personal computer, and software applications.
Ability to: learn and apply basic principles, concepts, and work processes fundamental to the professional work to be performed; learn and apply laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and reference materials fundamental to the specialty areal; understand, interpret, and apply the principles, standard methods and techniques, laws, rules and regulations, and guides; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions; understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions, and work both independently and in a team environment.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
- Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
- Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
- County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
- Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
- Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
- Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
- Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
- Credit Union Membership
- Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver's license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
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