Position Summary
Works with City departments in the development and maintenance of high-level Geographical Information Services (GIS) data and systems.

GIS Analyst is a skill based pay position. Pay is based on certifications.

Essential Functions

• May provide training, coaching, assign tasks and monitor quality and quantity of work for GIS Analysts, GIS Technicians, and interns.
• Performs complex data analysis using ArcGIS and related extensions/add-ons, relational databases, and other computer software; understands and can apply the capabilities of GIS, databases, and other computer programs to solve complex spatial and relational problems. 
• Designs and implements GIS and relational databases in various formats. 
• Designs and implements custom applications both for the desktop and the internet. 
• Conducts data analysis and preparation of documents, data reports, and maps. 
• Ensures that accurate and complete metadata are developed for all data sets created by GIS staff and that metadata is distributed with data when requested by outside agencies. 
• Serves as a working project manager for projects and programs. 
• Monitors and analyzes project and programmatic credits. 
• Participates in agency audit as needed. 
• Works in a team setting with other staff members to identify effective ways to complete various planning projects and outreach efforts. 
• Scopes and reviews the technical work of consultants, contracting agencies, and other organizations as appropriate. 
• Assists with scoping GIS projects. 
• Participates in developing grant proposals which include a GIS or data component. 
• Provides recommendations for project personnel, hardware, software, data, budget, and scheduling. 
• Communicates complex technical issues both verbally and in writing to non-technical GIS users. 
• Serves as a technical representative on intergovernmental committees. 
• Provides technical expertise to appointed committees, agency staff, other agencies, and the public. 
• Responds to public inquiries with data and information. 
• Coordinates with other staff to develop materials needed for public meetings, workgroups, council meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Math, Urban Planning, or a related GIS field is preferred. 
Every two years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required.
 
Experience
 3 years of experience in the GIS field. Possession of an advanced degree may substitute for experience required. 
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Software.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Server.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online, Web Apps, Widgets, Analysis and Dashboards.
• Knowledge of GIS Programing, Python, Javascript, ArcGIS APIs.
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Geodatabase, create new layers, domains, versioning, post, reconcile.
• Knowledge of SQL (T-SQL, procedures, views, functions)
• Knowledge of Geospatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analyst, Business Analyst, and Dashboards
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System concepts, design methods, procedures, techniques and methodology; complex principles and practices of record keeping; algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to routine GIS computations.
• Knowledge of current versions of Computer Aided Design software (CAD), spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and graphics software in a Windows environment.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read engineering plans, site plans and as-builts.    
• Ability to design and implement GIS data layers.
• Ability to analyze and present GIS information in order to demonstrate underlying trends in the information.

Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in operating and properly utilizing a variety of office equipment including plotters, large format scanners, computers and peripheral equipment and printers.
• Skill in SQL and basic programming skills.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.