ASSISTANT CARTOGRAPHER (PLANNING) 1521

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the performance of professional cartographic work for planning projects and studies. Under the direction of the Cartographer (Planning), the incumbent participates in cartographic drafting, illustrative graphing and the preparation of other visual aides. The incumbent assists in planning and executing the preparation of maps and other depictive items. Responsibility is included for computer system maintenance as it relates to the Geographic Information System (GIS). Supervision may be exercised over technical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in planning and executing the preparation of maps and other depictive items from base maps and/or sketches;

Assists in creating color separated thematic maps through the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software and hardware;

Utilizes computer graphics equipment, technical drafting equipment and supplies such as film, technical pens and diazo (blueprint) machine;

Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to perform statistical analysis;

Assists in the coordination of cartographic work with printing house requirements;

Makes recommendations regarding improved cartographic methods and materials;

Uses Arc Macro Language to automate frequently performed Geographic Information System (GIS) and Local Area Network tasks;

Performs computer network systems maintenance tasks as they relate to the Geographic Information System (GIS);

May assign, supervise and review the work of personnel involved in the preparation of maps, illustrative graphing and sketches for publication.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the techniques, terminology, tools and materials of cartography; thorough knowledge of personal computers, local area networks and operating systems, and various software applications as they relate to Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer graphics operations as applied to mapping; good knowledge of the terminology of planning; good knowledge of paper grades and binding methods; some knowledge of offset lithography (planographic method); ability to instruct and supervise technical personnel in such a way as to attain optimum performance results; ability to transform maps, graphs, sketches and other illustrative materials produced by planners into finished form for printing; ability to effectively use Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Cartography, Drafting, Design Technology, Civil Engineering, Map Drafting, Geographic Information Systems Technology or a related field, and two (2) years of experience working with Geographic Information System technology, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or graduation from a drafting certificate program at a vocational school or an accredited institution, and six (6) years of experience working with Geographic Information Systems technology, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Two (2) years of the above six years experience must have included working with Arc/Info software including ARCEDIT and ARCPLOT, designing and developing Arc/Info applications using Arc Marco Language, and utilizing Windows NT and UNIX operating systems; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R2/04/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03