St. Louis County Government's Department of Information Technology seeks to hire for the position of GIS Analyst. This individual will perform skilled digital mapping, provide data analysis for internal and external clients, develop standards and procedures, and create and maintain geodatabases within the County’s Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Performing geospatial data analyses for projects as assigned distinguishes this job class from IT82-GIS Technician.

The starting salary range for this position is between $26.70 - $32.04 hourly, depending upon the candidate's qualifications as well as budgetary considerations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website. 

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• Create, design, maintain, and update geodatabases

• Interpret, analyze, and utilize complex data for map creation and create and apply quality assurance / quality control standards and procedures to ensure data accuracy

• Develop project requirements based on client's needs and produce printed GIS maps and web-based GIS applications to portray spatial variations and the interrelationships of geographical data

• Provide technical assistance for the County Enterprise GIS and analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve GIS application problems for County GIS users

• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops

• Other related duties as assigned

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning or a related area of study
• At least one year of related work experience

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.  

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  

HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov