Geographic Information Systems Analyst

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, the Full-Time Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst will perform technical GIS spatial analysis, data input and maintenance, database and geodatabase creation, design and production of a variety of GIS-based information products, GIS website updating and maintenance, and GIS projects for multiple departments. This position consists of using both GIS and CAD software and includes a wide variety of duties including analysis, editing, research, and education. This position provides support for the GIS Coordinator and reports to the GIS Director.

FUNCTIONS

·        Capture and collect GIS data

·        Update, manage, and maintain the GIS data and metadata

·        Update online GIS data

·        Perform GIS spatial analysis

·        Perform GIS data quality control by checking for completeness or accuracy and correcting errors and omissions in the data

·        Create and update digital and paper maps used for websites, various departments, and outside entities

·        Generate reports from GIS data

·        Database and geodatabase manipulation and creation

·        Provide support for the GIS Coordinator

·        Assist with formulating GIS plans

·        Develop information products and applications from the GIS and related materials to meet the needs of other departments

·        Fulfill requests from outside entities for spatial data and maps

·        Work with users to identify new data and application requirements

·        Attend and participate in work-related meetings and committees

·        Provide technical expertise, user support, and user training

·        Research various subdivisions, legal lots, parcels, easements, and right-of-ways

·        Assist with research and education for professional development

·        Assist with data capture (GPS) for section corners and topo surveys

·        Perform other tasks and projects as requested

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

·        Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

·        Ability to understand and apply cartographic design and production

·        Ability to work with multiple departments

·        Ability to work independently on multifaceted projects

·        Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, surveys, maps, blueprints, layouts, or other visual aids

·        Travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces when conducting field inspections or performing survey work

·        Enter data into a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement

·        Be familiar with programming languages applicable to GIS and database use

·        Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

·        Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Surveying, or related field

·        2 years GIS, CAD, or land surveying experience

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

·        Successful completion of course utilizing ArcGIS or AutoCAD software

·        Course work in GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Surveying, or a related field

·        Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted