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the County ' s GIS implementation progresses , it is expected that some users within this <br /> department will operate at Level 1 . <br /> Level 3 - GIS Director provides all support for department/division/office GIS <br /> activities. The GIS Director is responsible for data maintenance, complex data <br /> analysis , and cartographic products . The Clerk of the Court, Computer Services, <br /> Recreation Department, Risk Management Division , Sheriff ' s Office , Tax Collector' s <br /> " Office, Utilities Services /Solid Waste Disposal District, and Youth Guidance Program <br /> will receive Level 3 support initially; however, as with Level 2 departments, it is <br /> expected that some of these departments/divisions/offices will eventually operate at <br /> y the next level Level 2 ) . <br /> The GIS Director, in conjunction with Computer Services Department, should provide training <br /> and technical support for all enterprise-wide GIS applications . All GIS software training <br /> should be coordinated through the GIS Director to ensure maximum efficiency and <br /> effectiveness at a minimum cost . <br /> Not every department/division / office at Indian River County that wants to utilize GIS is able <br /> to hire or convert staff to effectively handle the tasks of data analysis and data <br /> maintenance. The GIS Director will assist these departments/divisions /offices with their GIS <br /> needs . However, as usage of GIS in the aforementioned entities grows, the GIS Director must <br /> encourage and facilitate the acquisition of appropriate resources to handle data <br /> maintenance responsibilities for these departments/divisions/ offices . <br /> Y To reiterate , how GIS fits within the organization is essential to the success of this enterprise- <br /> wide effort. Indian River County should utilize a hybrid organizational structure . Having a GIS <br /> Director is an important factor with regard to GIS success. <br /> The GIS Director should direct the overall GIS efforts of the organization . He or she should not <br /> be seen as the person who will conduct all daily GIS tasks for various departments . The GIS <br /> " Director should provide technical expertise, training , and direction for all Indian River County <br /> staff . <br /> a The GIS Director, working in tandem with Computer Services personnel , as well as personnel <br /> from other major GIS-participating departments, can provide sound and sophisticated <br /> technical GIS services for Indian River County . However, each department/ division/office <br /> y should eventually develop its own expertise and begin to utilize GIS in its daily routine as the <br /> County ' s GIS implementation progresses . <br /> Nt GIS Enterprise Staffing <br /> Staffing issues will be critical to the success of Indian River County ' s enterprise-wide GIS effort. <br /> Unfortunately , staffing can also be a complex and frustrating issue . Budgetary and political <br /> realities within local governments place restraints on what can be accomplished . Ideal <br /> " staffing structures are sometimes difficult to attain . Nonetheless, there are fundamental steps <br /> that Indian River County can take to ensure a proper staffing foundation , which can be <br /> improved upon as time and necessity dictate. <br /> The organizational structure of the GIS effort will have an impact on staffing issues . <br /> Organization structure and staffing are inherently interrelated , GIS staff allocations must be <br /> determined before specific job requirements and responsibilities can be agreed upon . The <br /> size of a local government organization plays a significant role in staffing issues . The needs of <br /> „ 2-7 <br /> GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 2 - GIS Organizational Structure and Staffing <br />