Senior Planning & Program Development Specialist

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: 

KNOWLEDGES, 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.