Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst I

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst trainee to learn and apply basic GIS principles in map design and data management. The role includes training in producing thematic maps, interpreting aerial imagery, and entering data for GIS databases.

The position emphasizes hands-on GIS software use and data verification, with the aim of developing skills for final map prints and reports within the Department of Finance, Real Property-Assessments.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, or computer science.
• Learns to interpret aerial photographs and maps to delineate land use characteristics.
• Learns to enter data into the GIS database and to design maps using GIS software.
• Learns to design and produce maps using GIS software and write programs to format data.

Responsibilities

• Receives orientation in GIS principles and processes.
• Learns to interpret aerial photographs and maps for land use characteristics.
• Learns to convert data for entry into the GIS database.
• Enters delineated information into GIS via digitizing or data entry procedures.
• Learns to design and produce maps using GIS software.
• Investigates and verifies geographic and land use data by site inspections.
• Participates in producing final prints and reports using printers and plotters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical or natural science, geography, engineering, planning, computer science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Posting End Date:August 26, 2026 ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE?IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This posting is for External Candidates only.Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this linkJob Title:Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst ISalary Range:N/APosition Salary:4,368.00 USD MonthlyLocation:Department of Finance, Real Property-AssessmentsCivil Service or Non Civil Servic e:Civil ServiceJob 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; andPerforms 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.Work Shift/ Schedule:Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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