Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Data Analytics, STEM, or related field.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience as a GIS Technician, GIS Analyst or similar position. Documented experience using ArcGIS products, SQL, Python, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within 60 days of hire.

 
This position is in the Information Technology Department with the Town of Prosper, Texas, and is under the general direction of the Data and GIS Manager. The GIS Analyst II oversees a variety of databases, functions, and data; works within an enterprise GIS environment to develop, maintain, and provide support for web mapping applications; manage GPS data for Town development, and conducts geospatial analysis using the ArcGIS suite. Has ability to develop complex web mapping and analytic products using programming, templates, and APIs and write complex queries and scripts designed to automate processes and integrate with business data. Provides documentation and training for the use of GIS products.
As a fully trained practitioner, the GIS Analyst II provides administrative support, functions independently, and prioritizes core GIS department functions to ensure service level agreements are met, delivering excellent customer service organization-wide while supporting the implementation of spatial infrastructure and promoting GIS use throughout the organization as part of the Data and GIS team. This position does not currently exercise supervision of direct reports.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts data gathering and analysis and creates products that help the town decipher data significance for intelligent decision-making.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, and server ArcGIS products with a strong working knowledge of customization, SQL scripting, SQL Server, and database integration.
• Experience with editing tools, topology rules, geocoding, and geoprocessing tools within the ArcGIS platform.
• Creates, monitors, and maintains Data and GIS systems, ArcGIS Online (AGO), ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), configurable applications [Web App Builder (WAB), Experience Builder (ExB)], ArcGIS Dashboards and other applications.
• Generates web map services specific to business solutions with map service, feature service, print service, geocoding service, and/or geoprocessing service requirements.
• Regularly processes, converts, transforms, and loads data, geospatial data, vector and raster datasets for distributed access, and conducts geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software and a combination of tools.
• Provides application support for web maps, dashboards, and analytic solutions, which may include issue resolution, training, and/or issue escalation.
• Reads, interprets, and validates information from Construction and As Built Plans provided by surveyors and engineers to integrate them into The Town’s systems. 
• Configures and uses apps for field data collection with different GPS equipment: FieldMaps, Survey123, Collector, and others.
• Provides training to other Town staff regarding the use of GIS applications and software, data security and data management. Also, transfer knowledge and mentoring to team members.
• Communicate effectively to senior, managerial, and technical levels and clearly present technical approaches related to resolving business issues with technology.
• Experience in automating tasks writing Python code. Creates SQL queries, SQL Spatial Views,expression languages (ex. Arcade), and data models to establish automation and/or integration with business applications.
• Experience using graphical programming like ArcGIS ModelBuilder, QGIS Graphical Modeler, FME Workbench and others.
• Produces appealing cartographic and analytics products as requested.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software and extensions with a strong working knowledge of Traverses, Conversion Tools, ArcSDE, and database integration.
• Prepares written and oral reports on programs, analyses, and studies, as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with line-of-business software used and supported by the organization and provides integrations as needed (Ex. Tyler Technologies, CityWorks, and others).
• Follows standards of data quality and integrity requirements while evaluating, editing, and processing data.
• Occasionally assists on designing, developing, maintaining, supporting, and administering Town-wide Enterprise GIS architecture.
• Provides explanation of technical matters to individuals with little or no background in the area under discussion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred:

• Experience using Tyler Technologies and CityWorks. 

License or Certification:

• Geographic Information System Professional (GISP) Certification preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stretch, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stretch, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications. 
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
 The Town of Prosper, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.