GIS Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography, cartography, planning, engineering or a related field; two years of experience in the use and operation of geographical information systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices, concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); of GIS applications, programming languages and development tools.
• Skill in utilizing computer aided drafting and mapping tools and programs including AutoCAD software and ESRI-based GIS software and its applications; in utilizing a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to collect, interpret and integrate relevant data from multiple sources; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

• Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in professional duties in supporting the development and administration of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Utilizes GIS and other software tools to create, maintains and updates map layers in the GIS database and develops a variety of customized and special maps, shape files, graphics, tables, reports and other products.
• Performs spatial analysis and database queries, developing and maintaining data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases.
• Develops and implements queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty.
• Compiles and integrates data from a variety of sources and converts non-GIS data formats into usable GIS data.
• Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data.
• Duties will include routine updates to the water, sewer, and easement GIS layers; the creation and maintenance of utility schematics via computer aided drafting software; reading and transcribing engineering plans, field notes, and easement plats as necessary; verifying water and sewer availability for the public.
• Performs other work as required.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Utilities

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