Senior Planning & Program Development Specialist
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.