Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst I
County of Kauai United States · $52K/yr
Government Administration · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The GIS Analyst I performs as a trainee to learn and apply principles of designing and producing thematic map data and applications. They are responsible for interpreting geographic data, entering information into the GIS database, and conducting physical inspections to verify land use.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science, or a related field. The role is a trainee position focused on learning GIS methods and processes.
Full description
Job Posting End Date:
August 26, 2026
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Job Title:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst I
Salary Range:
N/A
Position Salary:
4,368.00 USD Monthly
Location:
Department of Finance, Real Property-Assessments
Civil Service or Non Civil Service:
Civil Service
Job Summary:
Performs as a trainee in a planned training program in learning and applying the basic principles, methods, techniques and processes of designing and producing thematic map data and applications using a computerized Geographic Information System (GIS); and performs other related duties as required.
Examples of Duties:
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).
- Receives orientation in the basic principles, methods, techniques and processes of designing and producing thematic map data and reports using a computerized GIS;
- Learns to interpret aerial photographs and maps to delineate elevations, wetlands, vegetation, agricultural land, urban land and other geographic land use characteristics;
- Learns to convert data from various sources for entry into the GIS database;
- Enters delineated information into the GIS through digitizing, key entry, or other standard map data entry procedures;
- Learns to design and produce maps using GIS software;
- Learns to write computer programs to format data and assists in developing the database for map production;
- Investigates and verifies geographic and land use data by making physical inspections;
- Participates in producing final prints and reports using various types of printers and plotters; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science or a related field.
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Work Shift/ Schedule:
Monday-Friday (United States of America)
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.
Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination