GIS Analyst

he GIS Analyst I position seeks a motivated, service-oriented individual, eager to grow within the dynamic and collaborative environment of local government. This role will work under the mentorship of the City’s GIS Division and help advance the City of Goodyear’s geospatial capabilities through accurate data management, supportive project work, and cross-departmental collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to learn and contribute to a team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. In addition to these qualities, the successful candidate will have 1 year of experience working in a team environment, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to group projects. They will also bring 2 years of experience utilizing GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Enterprise, showcasing proficiency in geospatial data management and analysis. Furthermore, the candidate will ideally have at least 1 year of experience in IT customer service, indicating a proven ability to address user needs and provide technical support. A history of introducing innovative GIS solutions or resolving GIS challenges is also desired, highlighting a capacity for creative problem-solving and process improvement.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
 

• Integrates GIS with existing or new City systems and processes by identifying possible uses of GIS within City systems and processes; working with clients to define needs and manage expectations; and developing special aspects of data collection, analysis, or dissemination to successfully integrate these systems.
• Designs and develops GIS application procedures and programs as required; tests procedures and programs to assure that desired results are achieved; and makes necessary changes to correct deficiencies.
• Assist in management of GIS data or the maintenance of data quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Performs moderate to complex GIS analytical and geoprocessing functions, including input, editing, manipulation, management, analysis and output of spatial and tabular data sets.
• Meet and communicate effectively with internal users, vendors, and consultants in determining most appropriate approach in providing GIS functionality.
• Operates GIS computer equipment, such as workstations, printers, plotters, wide format scanners, and GPS units as required.
• Creates appropriate documentation of designed or integrated systems; assist with development of training and help documents; provide training and technical support as needed.
• Assists in geodatabase design and implementation by using available data modeling, programming, and management tools to implement and maintain GIS database applications.
• Serves as backup in GIS systems administration by assisting the GIS Coordinator in managing GIS hardware and software assets including intranet server and SQL Server database server.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience:  Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements:  Valid Driver's License.
• Reading:  Work requires the ability to read and understand complex legal descriptions, technical manuals, and other manuals as required.
• Math:  Work requires the ability to perform geometric or trigonometric calculations in order to solve a problem.  Will frequently need to perform basic arithmetic and statistical operations.
• Writing:  Work requires the ability to write documentation for complex systems including user's manuals, reports, and procedural papers.
• Managerial:  Semi-Complex - Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.
• Policy/Decision Making:  Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Budget Responsibility:  Has no budgetary responsibility.
• Technical Skills:  Comprehensive Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:  Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures.  In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.  Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.