Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development, implementation, operation, performance, and maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System.
• Assist with analyzing spatial and tabular information to solve problems involving logical/physical entity relationships and geographic relationships.
• Develop and program basic GIS applications using a variety of programming languages.
• Develop query and relational query methodologies for the manipulation of geographically referenced data.
• Produce publications to include reports, exhibits, maps, atlases and other cartographic projects and services in a digital and hardcopy formats.
• Create topology files for theme integration.
• Interface with surveyors to implement global positioning system (GPS) control points collected in the field.
• Verify positional and relative accuracy of GPS data.
• Provide technical support to City departments and other clients requesting GIS products while ensuring clients receive accurate products including maps, charts, and graphs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prepare GIS system documentation.
• Provide on-call after hours support 24x7 as assigned.
• Provide scheduled after hours support for migrations, installations, troubleshooting and upgrades as assigned. 

Recruitment Guidelines:

Option I:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or closely related field.

Experience: One year of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Experience using GIS software, computer aided design, and GIS equipment is highly desirable.  A GIS certification may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Option II:

Education: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or closely related field. A GIS certification may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Experience: Three years of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Experience using GIS software, computer aided design, and GIS equipment is highly desirable. 

Option III

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). A GIS certification may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Experience: Five years of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Familiarity with editing GIS data in ArcGIS Pro
• Previous history working for a Utility
• Experience working with the ArcGIS Online suite of tools. (ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture, etc.)
• Some understanding or familiarity with the concept of a Utility Network
• Experience with python and/or arcade
• Experience working independently 
• Experience reading construction plans and As-Builts

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE:  FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.