CARTOGRAPHER
(PLANNING) 1522
An
employee in this class performs professional cartographic work for planning
projects and studies. The incumbent
plans for and participates in cartographic work and the preparation of other
visual aids. Supervision is exercised over a technical staff engaged in the
preparation of maps, visual aids and various graphics work. Responsibility is
included for determining the appropriate methods and materials to be utilized in
executing the assignment and for quality control. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans and executes the preparation
of maps and other depictive items from base maps and/or sketches;
Assigns, supervises and reviews the
work of personnel assisting in the preparation of maps, illustrative graphing
and sketches for publication;
Confers with the Planning Director
to define priorities, budgetary constraints and optimum methods for mapping and
graphics projects;
Creates color separated thematic
maps using overlays, mechanical lettering devices and base maps;
Utilizes computer graphics
equipment, technical drafting equipment and supplies such as film;
Utilizes Geographic Information
System (GIS) software and hardware;
Produces negative and prints through
use of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and copying machines;
Responds to requests for mapping
information from departmental staff, other County agencies and the general
public;
Coordinates cartographic work with
printing house requirements;
Studies and recommends adoption of
improved cartographic methods and materials;
Maintains the department's mapping,
photo and publication filing system.
Thorough
knowledge of the techniques, terminology, tools and materials of cartography;
thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer graphics
operations as applied to mapping; thorough knowledge of the terminology of
planning; thorough knowledge of the techniques used in interpreting aerial
photographs; 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 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 college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Cartography,
Drafting, Design Technology, Civil Engineering, Map Drafting, Geographic
Information Systems technology or a related field, and six (6) years of
experience working with Geographic Information Systems technology, four (4)
years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,
b) Graduation from a standard senior
high, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or graduation from a
drafting certificate program at a vocational school or an accredited
institution, and ten (10) years of experience working with Geographic
Information Systems technology, four (4) years of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity; or,
c) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Cartographer
(Planning).
R3/14/18
Competitive