IS Data Services Professional

Job Description: 20% Evaluate existing data sources for completeness and quality assurance. Assist with cleaning up data in preparation for uploading to new Oracle database system. 15% Generate crosswalk tables to facilitate upload process. Work with Information Technology (IT) contractors to upload existing data into new Oracle database system using batch routines. 10% Provide feedback to team members and IT contractors on ways to improve upload process while maintaining data integrity. 10% Assist team members and partners in developing standardized data collections procedures for both tabular and spatial data. 10% Assist in testing new user interface and provide feedback on functionality and ease of use. 10% Capture locations of new infestations using standard GIS tools. Check and correct for errors. 10% Develop GIS data layers for a variety of aquatic invasive species using tabular data as a source. 5% Incorporate DNR’s locational data standards and quality assurance and control procedures to ensure data integrity. 5% Develop maps, charts, tables, and other presentation materials as needed for the project. 5% Document data clean up and data processing procedures.

Knowledge Required: Computer skills Thorough knowledge of GIS concepts and topological data models experience operating and applying ESRI ArcView v.3.2 or ArcGIS v.8.3 software Ability to work independently. Good communications skills.