GIS Analyst II

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Posting Number
4109P

Position Title
GIS Analyst II

Department
Information Technology

Job Code
02176

FLSA Status
Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented

Division
GIS

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to lead and drive innovation, design, planning, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related applications. This position performs the most complex tasks involving GIS analysis, database design and management, system architecture, and application development. The role also includes project management responsibilities for planning and executing projects with significant data or GIS components. The incumbent provides expert recommendations on project staffing, hardware, software, data, budget, and scheduling needs.

Additionally, this position communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical GIS users.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Performs complex data analysis using ArcGIS software, related extensions, relational databases, and other computer software.

• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS and relational databases in multiple formats to support organizational needs.

• Creates and implements custom GIS applications for both desktop and web environments.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver meaningful, data-driven reports, maps, and visualizations.

• Leads team efforts to identify and implement effective approaches for project completion and public outreach initiatives.

• Serves as a working project manager for projects and programs. Plans project timelines, assigns tasks, and monitors progress.

• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to non-technical users.

• Provides coaching and technical training to staff.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work requires providing guidance and training to others. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructions, and work assignments.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited responsibility.

• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor work unit or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or related filed.

• 5 to 7 years' experience with enterprise GIS systems.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.

• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) within one year of hire.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• ArcGIS, Arc Pro, Python, and SQL databases.

• Principles, best practices, and current trends in geospatial technologies, spatial databases, and cartography and visual communication,

• Relevant policies, business practices, pertinent data sources, and research methods.

• Agile work methodologies.

• ITIL foundation practices

• Project management…