What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS ANALYST I position at City of Rapid City?
Position Description
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Location: Rapid City, SD
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the technical design, management, and implementation of assigned GIS projects, daily operation and administration of the GIS, and computer programming to support GIS functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Interprets user requirements to implement GIS projects.
· Designs and implements metadata for GIS data.
· Provides technical support and training for GIS software and related hardware for GIS users.
· Automates GIS tasks using programming languages and software.
· Performs complex analyses and interprets results using the GIS to answer questions and solve problems.
· Administers GIS databases.
· Provides system administration for the GIS.
· Administers Internet mapping applications and associated websites, including cloud-based mapping and data collection systems.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in geography, GIS, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible experience, or bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience, in the operation of geographic information systems using ArcGIS software is required. Valid South Dakota driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a normal City office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information
Geographic Information Systems
Salary : $63,137 - $82,379
