GIS Analyst- Planning & Engineering Division

Purpose

Join a team of GIS professionals as a GIS Analyst within the Water Resources Department. This position performs comprehensive geographical mapping services in support of city departments, the general public, and outside agencies.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, and tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance, employee referral program, and 12 paid holidays!
                                                                     
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Essential Job Functions

Collects and manages data; develops and maintains relational databases of spatial information.
Performs advanced analysis and provides summary statistics for inclusion in reports, research, and proposals.
Maintains various city-wide GIS layers, including building footprints, city neighborhood boundaries, and newlyannexed land areas.
Integrates GIS technology and mapping into city departments; works with other related agencies as needed.
Serves as the department liaison with external agencies.
Manages GIS projects from inception to completion; creates professional-quality maps.
Troubleshot computer hardware and software issues as needed.
Trains GIS users within the department and Bureau; answers questions regarding GIS data and software.
Develops GIS standards, policies, and user requirement definitions.
Assists the general public with GIS data.
Designs and develops GIS systems and databases with programming, data acquisition, importing from multiple sources, and mapping.
Develops applications for data maintenance, display, reporting, and analysis of both web and desktop applications.
Serves as Technical Lead for contracted services and projects involving GIS.
Researches, recommends, and implements hardware and software upgrades.
Maintains and troubleshoots hardware and software.
Creates maps, analyses, reports, and data for distribution to other agencies or individuals upon request.
Assists and trains other staff members in the use and maintenance of GIS data and applications.
Interprets maps and documents used to maintain GIS data.
Assists the general public with questions concerning GIS services, data, and mapping.
Gathers, compiles, converts, and inputs data from disparate sources.
Provides quality control review of data for city-wide consumers.
Operates computer network and associated peripheral devices to maintain the city's geographic information system; develops and implements the bureau's geographic information system.
Designs water and sanitary sewer projects for area development, water or wastewater main extensions, reroutes, lift station upgrades, and annexation projects.
Reviews private development and capital improvement as-built projects for compliance with city and designstandards; makes comments and recommendations to consulting engineers regarding such projects; answersquestions regarding projects and engineering issues; ensures that all items are received as part of the as-built project close-out procedures.
Performs complex data analysis and data editing; products high quality maps; provides GIS-based analysis andgraphics for development projects, comprehensive land use planning, and economic development.
Develops and manages the quality control processes on GIS data to ensure the data meets specified standards.
Advises and assists users in the development of computer applications and GIS procedures.
Conducts courthouse research on properties; compiles ownership, location, and other data.
Develops methods and procedures used in program development for automated system processes; manages dataincluding database design and development, metadata, quality control, file conversion, and analysis.
Prepares utility drawings to be distributed throughout the city's user departments and to outside consultants, engineers, and agencies.
Facilitates involvement and consensus between city departments and staff representatives in support of GISdesign, database development, and application prioritization.
Catalogs and files all drawings and electronics media.
Performs preventative maintenance functions on all GIS-related equipment.
Provides GIS applications training and assists users with program development, design, and editing of detaileddrawings.
Performs research concerning easements, rights-of-way, and properties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree required in Computer Science, Geography, or Information Systems; with two years of GIS softwareexperience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements:
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employmentmedical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Work Location: 20 Interchange Drive, Adams Building
Work Hours: M-F, 8 am-5 pm
 

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of geography, geographic data management systems, geology, landscape architecture, drafting anddesign, and surveying.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in the creation and interpretation of maps and types of geographic data reports.
Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in training personnel.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Engineering Administrator assigns work in terms of very general instructions. Thesupervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the zoning laws, established surveying guidelines, city ordinances, and state andfederal laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied duties in the collection and management of geographic data. Rapid changesin technology contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to maintain a complex, cohesive, and functional geographicdatabase. Successful performance in this position results in accurate maps and improves the efficiency of end users.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, attorneys, representatives ofexternal organizations, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, motivate personnel, resolve problems, and justify decisions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipmentrequiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed tonoise and occasional cold or inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.