GIS Specialist I

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City of Missouri City

Missouri City, Texas

Deadline Jul 27, 2026
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Definition

 

The City of Missouri City, known as the“Show Me City,” is seeking  an entry-level, full-time Specialist position within the City’s Technology & Innovation Department. The GIS Specialist I performs professional geospatial work, including maintaining and enhancing the City’s enterprise GIS datasets, producing complex maps and spatial analyses, supporting system integrations, and assisting with GIS-related projects. This role collaborates closely with multiple City departments to support operational needs, planning efforts, and strategic initiatives through accurate and reliable geospatial data.

 

Examples of Work
  • Performs advanced spatial analysis and create GIS datasets, maps, reports, dashboards, and exhibits to support City projects and decision-making.
  • Performs data collection, field assignments, and spatial analysis for engineering, planning, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives.
  • Collects, processes, and maintains GPS and mobile mapping data for City assets and other spatial datasets.
  • Maintains utility, infrastructure, and land-based GIS data by acquiring source documents, updates records, checks topology and data integrity, and logs changes.
  • Assesses and fulfills internal and external GIS data requests; applies GIS principles to support efficient project management and strategic outcomes.
  • Administers desktop GIS software, performs system updates, installs service packs and patches, and provides user support for GIS applications, hardware, and databases.
  • Manages GIS-related projects, ensuring proper resource allocation, timeline adherence, and successful delivery of project objectives.
  • Assists all City departments with cartographic products, spatial data creation, analysis needs, and development of GIS-based solutions using quality control standards.
  • Coordinates with departments to ensure documentation and workflows support accurate, up-to-date GIS data maintenance.
  • Customizes GIS applications, maintains departmental datasets, updates City map books, and creates AGOL/Portal maps and apps for internal and public use.
  • Operates and maintains specialized GIS equipment including plotters, GPS units, software, and related supplies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Subject to 24-hour recall.
Education, Experience, or Certification

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. 
  • One (1) year of relevant professional GIS experience, including use of ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, GPS data collection, and spatial analysis.
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Category GIS Analyst , GIS Developer
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