Job Summary

This position provides support for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) functions. An incumbent in this position may be designated 

“GIS Analyst I.”

Essential Functions

• Supports and maintains the City’s GIS Enterprise operations, data, and online applications.
• Creates and manages geospatial datasets, maps, and related GIS services.
• Performs geospatial analysis and provides technical GIS support to all departments to support citywide initiatives.
• Works with SDE geodatabases, web maps, REST services, and map templates to support operational and strategic needs.
• Assists with GIS project planning, implementation, and coordination with staff and external consultants.
• Maintains GIS data and mapping resources for all City utilities.
• Participate in professional associations and continuing education training.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position

• Knowledge and understanding of the structure and configuration of the City’s Gas, Electric, and Stormwater utility systems.
• Knowledge of governmental GIS applications supporting Planning, Public Works, Police, and basemap development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of GIS project management principles and practices, including compiling information info reports, maps, and map applications.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, Experience Builder, and ESRI FieldMaps.
• Knowledge of Geodatabase structure and relational database.
• Knowledge of data transformation/manipulation and automation techniques using Python scripting, Model Builder, and/or ESRI Arcade.
• Knowledge of the ESRI Utility Network.
• Skills in using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and integrations with GIS workflows.
• Skills in communicating complex technical information with non-technical personnel.
• Skills in leading and motivating work teams.
• Skills in problem solving, prioritizing and planning.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

Guidelines

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied GIS development, operational, and maintenance responsibilities supporting a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• The purpose of this position is to provide high level support for the city’s GIS operations.  Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of City functions and services.
• This position is expected to use available resources to independently perform spatial analysis and related tasks with minimal supervision.

Contacts

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with occasional trips to the field to help and train field personnel.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position may have functional supervision over assigned functional team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field. 
• Two years of professional experience working with ArcGIS Pro, sde geodatabases, and geospatial analysis. 
• GISP preferred.