GIS Analyst II - Information Technology (0626)

About the role

This position requires onsite work for the first six months of employment with the option to move to a remote schedule with supervisor approval. This position will require the successful completion of a Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprint and background clearance within 90 days of employment; this must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, programs, and supports integrated GIS systems
• Develops and implements custom web applications for internal and public use
• Provides oversight and management for large projects
• Utilizes various software and extensions to perform complex GIS analysis
• Utilizes various programming languages related to GIS development
• Works closely with GIS staff and departments to understand business needs, prepares technical specifications, and recommends options to stakeholders
• Researches and implements new technologies and methodologies for GIS solutions in coordination with the GIS Manager; documents processes and procedures
• Affords assistance in administering server infrastructure within an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in geography, urban planning, environmental science, or related field, and four years of progressively responsible experience with Geographical Information Systems, programming, systems analysis, or integration and management, OR Associate degree in geography, urban planning, environmental science, or related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience with Geographical Information Systems, programming, systems analysis, or integration and management, OR Six years of progressively responsible experience with Geographical Information Systems, programming, systems analysis, or integration and management, OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining mapping applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop and online platforms
• Managing and administering spatial and non-spatial data within traditional and branch versioned SDE databases
• Installing, configuring, customizing, administering, and maintaining an Enterprise GIS system, including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Online

Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of: Strong knowledge of advanced GIS concepts, geoprocessing functions and techniques, and spatial database management procedures
• GIS software such as ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Portal
• Esri’s application development suite (Dashboards, Survey123, QuickCapture, Instant Apps, Experience Builder)
• Advanced editing, digitizing, and data manipulation procedures for GIS; database design; and computer system design
• Network concepts and testing procedures, backup and recovery procedures, and security processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS programming and scripting languages, including Python, SQL, JSON, HTML, and CSS
• Comprehensive working knowledge of database concepts, including SQL Server RDBMS

Example Duties

• Designing, implementing, and debugging complex GIS-centric applications and database solutions
• Serving as an ArcGIS Online administrator
• Providing user training
• Developing system documentation and instructional materials