Job Description
GIS Analyst
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Pay Grade: M-10
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Reports to the Planning Manager
Supervision Given: Does not have direct supervision
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Organize and Manage a GIS Platform with appropriate personnel and resources
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Produce data layers, maps, graphs, and reports using GIS technology
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Compile data from remote sensing devices and cartographs and enter it into GIS database
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Display spatial relationships and linear networks
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Collaborate with Planning & Zoning Division staff for ways to utilize GIS to improve the work of the Division
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Network security
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User account administration
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Software installation and administration
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License management
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ArcGIS administration
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Systems architecture
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Creation of web services to interrogate and distribute enterprise data
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Workflows and processes to integrate, transform, convert, and validate enterprise data stores
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Troubleshooting and error resolution of applications, data transformations, and processes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in geography, surveying, computer science, urban planning, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered);
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Four years or more of relevant experience, with at least 2 years of GIS specific experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with Cityworks and integration with ESRI
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Understanding of general local government operations and how GIS can tie these platforms and operations together
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Understanding of best practices of management with GIS including policies, operations and personnel
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Understanding of best practices of database administration
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Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of use of ESRI roads and highways database
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Linear referencing concepts
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Knowledge of latest principles, practices, and techniques of GIS
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Experience with road network assets such as storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer, parcel data, sidewalks, street lighting and signs
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Microsoft Office experience
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Communication skills to collaborate at all levels of the organization
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Develop smart data solutions to deliver data in a timely manner
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Office setting with occasional attendance at public meetings, including evenings.
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Extended hours may be required for preparation of cases, meetings, or special projects
