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General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GIS ANALYST - I.T.
Moderate to complex technical work creating mapping products and working with spatial data on the County's computerized Geographic Information System (GIS).
Essential Job Functions
Supports development and maintenance of an accurate sustainable geospatial model of Pasco County. Develops modeling methodologies, coordinates geospatial data collection, management, and analysis and generates project maps and presentations to meet the analytical and technical needs of County departments, other County, State and Federal agencies, and the public. Other job functions include researching county, state, federal, and public records and maps; creating thematic geospatial datasets; generating programming for and analysis of spatial data; producing hard copy maps, reports, and analysis for presentation; operating and maintaining GIS equipment; and utilizing enterprise level computers and databases. Participates in department projects and performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Able to lift 40 lbs.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years' work experience in GIS OR an Associate degree in computer Science, CAD drafting or related field and four (4) years' work experience in GIS. Proficiency with ArcModel Builder, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Javascript. Experience in ArcGIS Desktop Advanced and Standard versions.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certificate from ArcGIS training class or equivalent preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
Which best describes the years of work experience you have in geographic information systems (GIS)?
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GIS ANALYST - I.T.
Moderate to complex technical work creating mapping products and working with spatial data on the County's computerized Geographic Information System (GIS).
Essential Job Functions
Supports development and maintenance of an accurate sustainable geospatial model of Pasco County. Develops modeling methodologies, coordinates geospatial data collection, management, and analysis and generates project maps and presentations to meet the analytical and technical needs of County departments, other County, State and Federal agencies, and the public. Other job functions include researching county, state, federal, and public records and maps; creating thematic geospatial datasets; generating programming for and analysis of spatial data; producing hard copy maps, reports, and analysis for presentation; operating and maintaining GIS equipment; and utilizing enterprise level computers and databases. Participates in department projects and performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of spatial analysis, modeling, and statistics; geostatistics; qualitative analysis; raster analysis; network analysis; data mining.
- Knowledge of analytics to include vector raster and object data models; 3D modeling; data compilation, management, generalization and aggregation; use and evaluation; uncertainty and data quality.
- Cartographic principles for thematic and interactive map production.
- Knowledge of earth geometry, land partitioning systems, geo-referencing systems, datums, map projections; GPS, digitizing, field data collection, satellite, aerial, and ground based remote sensing; metadata standards.
- Knowledge of personal computers; SQL querying of spatial data; use of database management systems; computer-aided design and drafting work.
- Ability to analyze assigned problems; gather and organize the data to arrive at valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information System design for application, model, and database design, as well as planning and implementation.
- Knowledge of ethical; legal property and economic aspects; public sector use; and dissemination of GIS information.
- Knowledge in the use of personal computers and operating systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, public and other agencies.
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Able to lift 40 lbs.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years' work experience in GIS OR an Associate degree in computer Science, CAD drafting or related field and four (4) years' work experience in GIS. Proficiency with ArcModel Builder, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Javascript. Experience in ArcGIS Desktop Advanced and Standard versions.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certificate from ArcGIS training class or equivalent preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
Which best describes the years of work experience you have in geographic information systems (GIS)?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
- Yes
- No
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Nextdoor
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Facebook Page
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- X/Twitter
- YouTube
- Other
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
- Required Question