Geographic Information Systems Analyst

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## General Summary

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Provides analysis, technical support, and expertise to Geographic

Information System (GIS) projects including design, development,

maintenance, and quality assurance. Participates in the long-term

development and enhancement of GIS information technology to meet user

needs, performs GIS modeling; and assistance and guidance to staff.

• The***GIS Analyst I***is the entry-level GIS professional. Performs
  
  

complex GIS work under general supervision for a variety of

applications.

• The***GIS Analyst II***can be distinguished from the GIS Analyst I
  
  

by the scope and level of work. The GIS Analyst II performs the most

complex GIS work under general direction, serves as a team lead ,

and manages large projects .

## Essential Functions

**GIS Analyst I**

• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS applications and projects;
• Creates, edits, and maintains county spatial datasets;
• Performs GIS troubleshooting;
• Interacts directly with internal and external customers to identify
  
  

needs and develop solutions;

• Collaborates and works closely with GIS and IT personnel to provide
  
  

solutions;

• Provides training and technical advice to users;
• Develops and maintains user guides and procedure manuals;
• Provides input into long-term county strategies;
  
  

**GIS Analyst II:**

• Performs the essential functions of a GIS Analyst I;
• Develops project plans and coordinates enterprise GIS projects;
• Serves as GIS Server Administrator and works with IT staff to
  
  

troubleshoot and resolve GIS related hardware and software issues;

• Conducts research into emerging technologies and works with vendors,
  
  

consultants and other resources to determine capability of products;

• Provides lead work to other GIS staff;
• Develops enterprise GIS solutions utilizing a variety of object
  
  

oriented programming and scripting languages;

• Evaluates and makes recommendations on quality control standards and
  
  

on maintenance procedures for the geographic information system and

digital base map.

**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:**

• Because this role involves driving between multiple office sites to
  
  

perform job duties, candidates must possess a valid drivers license

and maintain an acceptable driving record.Assists with security and

data access-related procedures;

• Represents the county on committees;
• Performs related functions as required.
  
  

## Job Requirements

**GIS Analyst I**

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography or a related
  
  

field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Two or more years GIS experience;
• Knowledge and basic understanding of object oriented programming and
  
  

scripting principles;

• Ability to program and develop ArcGIS, Suite;
• Knowledge of complex computer applications and development tools;
• Ability to perform spatial analysis, produce cartographic output,
  
  

and edit spatial data;

• Ability to locate, identify, and validate essential information;
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in an
  
  

understandable, non-technical fashion;

• Ability to evaluate a problem, determine requirements, assess
  
  

potential outcomes, and implement solutions;

• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a
  
  

team;

• Ability to follow written and verbal inst ructions and present ideas
  
  

logically and effectively;

• Ability to analyze problems, draw appropriate conclusions and
  
  

recommend an effective course of action;

• Ability to increase self-knowledge, skill, and understanding of GIS
  
  

and GIS principles.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships;
  
  

**GIS Analyst II**

In addition to the above;

Five or more years GIS experience;

Extensive knowledge of object oriented programming and scripting;

Skill managing projects;

Skill communicating complex technical information in an understandable,

non-technical fashion;

Skill evaluating a problem, determining requirements, a