PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Provides support to GIS systems and users throughout the City.
• Resolves GIS technical problems and assists users with GIS and related difficulties.
• Contributes to training, documentation, and maintenance of GIS data.
• Supports City websites, content providers, and their associated content management systems.
• Maintains relevant knowledge of GIS technology and applications.
• Researches, develops, and implements geospatial data, processes and integrations with existing City systems to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of City business.
• Provides professional and useful cartographic and geographic products - such as maps, reports, and queries - to assist decision makers and project stakeholders.
• Participates and contributes to teams of relevant users and analysts for the improvement and further development of the City's GIS and web content programs.
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops system, time, equipment, and cost requirements. 
• Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified programs, processes, and system integrations.
• Researches new GIS products, tools, and techniques.
• Writes program documentation and user procedures and instructions related to applications, data and processes relevant to GIS and web content systems.
• Evaluates operations and makes recommendations regarding direction of the GIS and Web team programs.
• Manages the creation and maintenance of data repositories – GIS, CMS, as well as other applications.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Geographic Information Systems Analyst I:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field.

OR 

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in pre-engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the use of GIS with background in ESRI GIS software or comparable software.

OR 

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the use of GIS with background in ESRI GIS software or comparable software.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst II:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in programming GIS applications for computer systems comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I.

OR 

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in pre-engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or closely related field and four (4) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included two (2) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I).

OR 

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and six (6) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included two (2) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst I).

Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or closely related field and four (4) years of experience in programming GIS applications for computer systems comparable to the City’s Geographic Information Systems Analyst II.

OR 

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours in an accredited college or university with course work in pre-engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or closely related field and six (6) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included four (4) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst II).

OR 

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included four (4) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst II).

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license in order to work at remote user sites. 

Knowledge of:

• GIS systems concepts and techniques;
• Cartography principles and mapping conventions;
• The ESRI GIS software suite and related software;
• Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS and SQL programming languages;
• Responsive web design;
• End-user application design and development using relational database and graphic systems;
• Structural systems analysis, logical and physical database design;
• Computer programming principles, techniques, and procedures for GIS and web content applications;
• Web mapping application development and programming techniques;
• System analysis and design procedures and techniques;
• Batch and on-line applications techniques;
• Form and document design techniques;
• Principles, practices, and techniques for providing customer support;
• Job planning, prioritizing and scheduling techniques;
• Principles and practices of project management and resource planning;
• Principles and techniques for aerial photo manipulation and interpretation; and
• Principles of remote data acquisition and field collection, including GPS, LiDAR, and Drone usage.

Skill in:

• Designing workflows and processes in a GIS environment with the ESRI GIS or current software suite;
• Analyzing systems and problems and implementing new or modified solutions to meet user department needs;
• Developing logical procedures and creating subsequent workflow instructions; developing tests to validate ensuing solutions;
• Troubleshooting hardware and software problems and debugging programs and applications;
• Preparing clear and concise program documentation, user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials;
• Translating user department needs into operational solutions;
• Instructing user department staff in the operation of new or revised computer applications, including explaining system concepts to nontechnical users;
• Solving complex problems from limited diagnostic information;
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Making sound, independent decisions within established guidelines; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff, allied agencies, and third-party partners.

Physical/Mental Abilities: 

• Mobility – Constant standing or sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; 
• Lifting/Carrying – Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; 
• Vision – Ability to read fine print, and/or normal type size print, and detect color; ability to read and see PC screens; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;  
• Dexterity – Frequent fingering (typing, picking, pinching), repetitive use of both hands, occasional simple grasping of both hands and frequent fine manipulation of both hands; and occasional reaching above and below shoulder level;  
• Hearing/Talking – Ability to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation; ability to understand what people are saying in normal conversation, over the telephone, and frequently over noise;  
• Special Requirements – Constantly working days; occasionally working evenings and/or weekends; and occasional driving; 
• Emotional/Psychological – Ability to concentrate, make decisions, work with the public, exercise sound judgment, and work alone; 
• Environmental Conditions – Occasional to frequent exposure to noise;  
• Working Conditions – Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically quiet; 
• Comprehension – Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information;  communicate routine, factual information; and complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions;  
• Organization – Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; 
• Reasoning and Decision-Making: Ability to apply common sense in performing job; ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; and 
• Communication – Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines; ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters, and/or conduct routine oral communication; ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information; ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone; ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization, and speak before groups; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area. 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.