The City of Durango’s Information Technology Department is seeking a GIS Analyst to perform a variety of complex duties in the design, development, testing, launch, and maintenance of geographic-driven resources for our 911 Communications Center. In this position, you will play an important role in facilitating both City-wide and department-specific decision-making processes. From data conversion, preparation, cleaning, standardizing, and normalizing to implementing and logical mapping, your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be instrumental in harnessing the power of spatial data to optimize public safety services.What You’ll Do in This Role: 

• Develop and maintain spatial databases for infrastructure mapping and geographic analysis.
• Apply GIS spatial analysis techniques, such as geoprocessing, geocoding, linear referencing, dynamic segmentation, and overlay analysis to solve real-world problems.
• Update and maintain the 911 database using data from city, county, and tribal organizations.
• Collaborate with 911 staff, city, county, and tribal organizations to optimize GIS services for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
• Assist the GIS Supervisor in maintaining and upgrading the 911 Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) server infrastructure; provide GIS solutions for La Plata and Southern Ute dispatch centers.
• Prepare reports, maps, and data related to E9-1-1.
• Manage and update the Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) in coordination with vendors and contract organizations.
• Train staff in using GIS interfaces and databases.
• Develop and refine methodologies for map preparation, data entry, and plotting.
• Plan methods to gather and analyze special data for maps, tables, and reports.
• Analyze engineering, public safety, and community development data to create quantitative and qualitative analytics.
• Maintain ESRI mapping solutions for the 911 Emergency Communication Center.
• Strive for operational improvement, streamline work processes, and enhance customer service quality.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Cartography, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain Spillman Application Administrator (SAA) Certification within one year.
• Ability to complete specific National Emergency Number Association (NENA) GIS training related to PSAP and Next Generation 9-1-1 databases within 6 months.
• Knowledge of advanced practices, processes, and methods of GIS-based mapping and data management.
• Proficiency in digitizing and data manipulation procedures for GIS.
• Ability to analyze data and develop logical solutions to complex computer application problems.
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical publications, manuals, legal descriptions, and maps.

Conditions of Employment: This position requires completion of a fingerprint background investigation to include local, state, and federal criminal history. This requirement is based on the need for access to law enforcement facilities, records, and communications systems. Personnel will be held to a strict standard of legal responsibility and accountability in order to maintain state and federal certifications needed to perform job responsibilities. CJIS Security Awareness Training Level 4 will be required.What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays 
• Retirement perks: 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage 
• Disability support: FMLA/short term and long-term disability 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Commitment to employee wellness: Free access to Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 
• Free transit pass and family member discounts 
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning 
• Community engagement: 16 hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations

Belong at the City of Durango:
The City of Durango believes in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, projective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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