Abstract
 "We Are Very SPATIAL People, But." GIS Staffing Issues Track: GIS Organization, Management and Implementation Author(s): Tracy Moy Would you ask your electrician to fix your plumbing? Probably not! People who perform GIS come from many disciplines and possess varying levels of expertise. I like to think we are very "spatial" people, but I believe few are experts in everything. Just because someone is in the construction business does not make them an expert in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc., likewise, performing GIS functions does not make someone a programmer, database guru, network administrator, etc. Often the consumers of GIS inadvertently think we are proficient in all of these roles. As an organization grows beyond the single-user desktop application, considerations should be given to securing a staff that is knowledgeable in several key areas of GIS. This paper will discuss essential roles and responsibilities that commonly exist in support of a GIS program and offer suggestions for reducing the role conflict and staffing issues that may arise in your organization. Tracy Moy Arkansas Game and Fish Commission GIS Division 2 Natural Resources Dr. Little Rock , AR 72205 US Phone: 501-223-6338 Fax: 501-223-6419 E-mail: tjmoy@agfc.state.ar.us |
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