GIS Analyst

This is the second of four levels in the GIS series. Incumbents provide GIS analysis and modeling to various departments. Responsibilities may include designing and installing GIS systems; providing technical support to departments as needed; and creating workflows for departments.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Designs and installs GIS systems which includes developing maps; updating databases; developing new applications; and modifying and updating current systems.

• Prepares a variety of specialized GIS maps and related documents.

• Performs complex data analyses using ArcGIS and related extensions, relational databases and other computer software.

• Prepares a variety of reports and/or other written correspondence related to GIS activities, programs, and tasks.

• Provides technical support to department as needed; responds to requests for information from internal departments; confers with internal departments to determine data and GIS needs.

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Science or a related field.

• Three (3) years experience with a GIS database.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License and Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• GIS principles, practices, and structures;

• Intermediate understanding of ArcGIS Online;

• Spatial and relational data analysis, data management and analytical modeling;

• Map scales and projections;

• Cartographic design and mapping principles;

• General infrastructure principles;

• Business processes and workflows;

• Mathematical and statistical principles;

• Drafting technology;

• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Installing and updating GIS systems;

• Utilizing field equipment, including GPS and iPads;

• Maintaining and updating databases;

• Performing mathematical and statistical calculations;

• Utilizing a computer and related software applications;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. 

• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.

Salary : $60,598 - $90,897