IT Analyst II: Geographic Information Systems; GIS

Position: IT Analyst II: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Reporting directly to an assigned manager or director, responsible for independently analyzing, defining, and creating technological solutions for multiple and/or critical software applications. Serves as the primary technology owner in a designated technology area. Level II of III in Analysts.

• Performs technical analysis of applicable data to produce products and solutions to resolve technology‑related business problems
• Assists with developing alternative workflow solutions by analyzing and testing new or existing procedures
• Develops alternative workflow solutions
• Analyzes and defines business processes associated with system enhancements
• Provides advanced technical consulting and support services as needed
• Works as part of a team to procure and implement major systems or upgrades to existing applications and systems
• Makes technical decisions to best complete tasks and projects
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Specialized Assignments (in addition to the duties above) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Assists with spatial database design and maintenance
• Provides Tier 1 support for GIS driven applications
• Research various sources of data to incorporate into Enterprise GIS System
• Devises workflows and procedures to ensure timely and accurate collection and management of spatial data
• Develops and implements quality control procedures and acceptance criteria for incoming spatial data
• Creates complex GIS models using FME/ETL, Python, HTML to automate processes
• Provides support, helps to coordinate and manage current and new GIS-driven initiatives with county departments
• Research, develops, tests, maintains, and manages automated data workflows and models to support data driven decision making for the various needs of county departments, partner agencies, and the public
• Creates, manages, and maintains open data portal website; creates tools that create publicly available data services and automates refreshing the data nightly

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – An assigned manager or director
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air‑conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday – Friday) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Vocational/technical diploma or certificate and three (3) years of job-related experience; OR four (4) years of job-related experience
• Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Technology certification in area of responsibility
• Five (5) years working knowledge in all areas of technology software, hardware, data, methodologies, frameworks, and infrastructure

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post‑offer pre‑employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check:
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check:
  Yes
• Drug screening:
  No
• Physical exam:
  No
• Psychological exam:
  No
• Additional: N/A

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e‑cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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