Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Support the District’s Data Collection Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The GIS Analyst provides GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization for the daily maintenance and presentation of geographic data. This position will perform technical research and analysis and will support important MGIS activities like GIS data QA/QC, geospatial analysis, ad-hoc map requests, GIS technical support, performing updates to data layers, and developing web and mobile mapping applications.
The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
- 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
- Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
- Vision insurance
- Deferred compensation Program
- Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability (District Paid)
- Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- Flexible schedule for work-life balance
- Legal and Identity Theft protection
- Wellness program
- Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
- Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
- State adoption benefit qualified employer
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
The starting salary range shown for the Data Analyst position reflects the minimum to 25% of the compensation possible for this paygrade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
- Provides GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization to support District initiatives.
- Designs and develops online and mobile GIS applications for use by District staff.
- Collaborates with Mapping and GIS Section Database Administrators to maintain and update feature classes in SDE.
- Provides technical support for GIS software and tools to District staff.
- Reviews and performs QA/QC on project deliverables (lidar, imagery, etc.) from consultants and completes ad-hoc requests.
Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Fieldwork is a possibility, but not a requirement, and will likely be less than 10 days a year. Possible travel to other offices. Occasionally required to drive automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
GIS Analyst
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and One (1) year related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Staff GIS Analyst
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and Three (3) years related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficiency in the collection, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro.
- Documented experience with ArcGIS Online.
- Proficiency in developing mobile field applications using ArcGIS Survey123, Field Maps, and QuickCapture.
- Ability to develop, configure, and manage engaging and effective web GIS applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Instant Apps, Dashboards, and StoryMaps.
- Ability to collaborate with project teams to determine the best use of geospatial technologies for customer needs, accurately estimate the required effort, and oversee implementation through to completion.
- Ability to approach every task, regardless of size or scope, as a chance to innovate traditional methods of data collection, management, visualization, and delivery.
- Create clear, concise, and visually compelling cartographic outputs.
- Balance creativity with adherence to District GIS standards and best practices.
- Consistently maintain a high level of persistence and attention to quality in your work and in the work of others.
- Actively participate in the GIS community, staying informed about industry trends, new tools and technologies, and growth opportunities.
- Ability to adapt to changes in project schedules and scopes.
- Advanced database design skills with the ability to perform complex data manipulation, transformation, load, quality assurance and documentation.
- Experience editing SDE enterprise geodatabases, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and versioning.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python including the ability to troubleshoot applications and processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience documenting new and existing processes as well as updating documentation when needed.
- Experience authoring and updating FDGC compliant metadata.
- Certified GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) is preferred.
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, with the option to potentially work a portion of their time remotely after the first 6 months. This GIS Analyst is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week. The Staff GIS Analyst is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Yes. Some travel may be required on rare occasions, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until June 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
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Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
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