On-Site GIS Analyst

Under general supervision the IT Director, the GIS Analyst fills map and data requests adhering to data quality standards. Processes, edits, and maintains geospatial data in an enterprise GIS environment. Conducts geospatial analysis using specialized software. Develops, maintains, and provide application support for web mapping applications. Functions in a team environment. This position exercises no supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fulfills map and data requests from business units
• Follows standards of GIS data quality and integrity requirements while evaluating, editing, and otherwise processing data
• Regularly processes, converts, transforms, and modifies geospatial data
• Regularly conducts simple geospatial analysis using specialized software and extensions
• Enters legal description information into GIS to determine validity of information primarily for development projects
• Provides application support for web maps, dashboards, and analytic solutions, which may include issue resolution, training, and/or issue escalation
• Creates, monitors, and maintains one or more simple web mapping applications
• Participates in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise GIS software applications, training programs, and individual classes
• Creates map documents specific to business solutions with a map service requirement
• Assists with documentation of metadata, data origin, and data processing function
• Occasionally writes SQL queries, SQL Spatial Views, and data models to establish automation and/or integration with business applications
• Reviews, deciphers, and creates data based on engineering plans including as-built drawings, CAD files, site plans, and plat documents
• Conducts data gathering and analysis and creates products that help businesses decipher data significance for intelligent decision making 
• This position is Essential. During an emergency, this position may be required to provide services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and continuity of city operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Work requires possession of a bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Data Analysis related field, and three (3) years’ experience as a GIS Technician, GIS Analyst or similar position, or any equivalent combination of education and experience and the following:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency using editing tools, topology rules, geocoding, and geoprocessing tools within the ArcGIS platform.
• Proficiency in producing cartographically appealing mapping products.
• Demonstrated ability analyzing and evaluating spatial data
• Ability to create web maps and web applications in the ArcGIS Online environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of various extensions within the ArcGIS platform.
• Knowledge of geodatabase structure and SQL querying techniques.
• Knowledge of Python customization, SQL scripting, and database integration.
• Knowledge collecting field data using GPS data.
• Knowledge of technical support and computer training methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without an accommodation

License, Certifications, And Other Requirements:

• Valid State of Texas Driver License
• GISP Certification preferred
• Must meet Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility exam, criminal background, and MVR check