GIS Administration/Technical
Database Administrator
The database administrator has primary responsibility for the spatial and tabular databases of the GIS. He or she
oversees data automation and maintenance and is involved in logical, detailed database design and the design and
maintenance of standards related to data entry and updating. The database administrator works with users to
implement data standards and quality assurance programs by creating and updating the data dictionary and
automated data validation functions.
System Administrator
Ideally, one individual should act as the overall system administrator for the GIS program. The system
administrator maintains hardware, software, telecommunications, peripherals, and associated components. He or
she must be familiar with GIS operations, how they differ from other IT systems, and how differences affect system
usage and administration. Due to the interdependencies between GIS and non-GIS computer hardware systems,
coordination with administrators of non-GIS systems is critical.
Web Administrator
The web administrator deploys an organization's GIS functionality over the web and requires a firm understanding
of the impacts and security implications of maintaining and operating an ArcGIS enterprise solution. This individual
usually works closely with the web programmer. This role is often combined with the system administrator role.
ArcGIS Online Administrator
Administrators plan and configure the organization's ArcGIS Online home page, users, groups, and access to GIS
resource
Database Administrator
The database administrator has primary responsibility for the spatial and tabular databases of the GIS. He or she
oversees data automation and maintenance and is involved in logical, detailed database design and the design and
maintenance of standards related to data entry and updating. The database administrator works with users to
implement data standards and quality assurance programs by creating and updating the data dictionary and
automated data validation functions.
System Administrator
Ideally, one individual should act as the overall system administrator for the GIS program. The system
administrator maintains hardware, software, telecommunications, peripherals, and associated components. He or
she must be familiar with GIS operations, how they differ from other IT systems, and how differences affect system
usage and administration. Due to the interdependencies between GIS and non-GIS computer hardware systems,
coordination with administrators of non-GIS systems is critical.
Web Administrator
The web administrator deploys an organization's GIS functionality over the web and requires a firm understanding
of the impacts and security implications of maintaining and operating an ArcGIS enterprise solution. This individual
usually works closely with the web programmer. This role is often combined with the system administrator role.
ArcGIS Online Administrator
Administrators plan and configure the organization's ArcGIS Online home page, users, groups, and access to GIS
resource