Geospatial Systems Analyst

current vacancy is in the information technology department

bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (gis), geographic information science, gis technology, geospatial technology, geospatial applications, information technology or a related field required; other degrees are acceptable if they include coursework and/or a supplementary gis certificate: geography, geoscience, earth and environmental sciences (e.g. Geology, meteorology), biological sciences (e.g. Biology, ecology), engineering and surveying, computer science; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred;

or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

must possess and maintain a valid georgia driver's license and gisp certification preferred.

must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full fulton county veterans’ preference policy and procedure, please

the examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the department of human resources management.

the purpose of this classification is to support fulton county operations through the management, maintenance and analysis of geospatial data, the development of maps and other forms of data visualization, and the use of geospatial and related technologies to help manage county physical assets. This classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position.

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• creates and manages enterprise geospatial data to ensure completeness, availability, and accessibility of data to internal and external customers; follows data maintenance standards and procedures to ensure the of accuracy geospatial data.
• designs and performs basic geospatial analyses using geoprocessing and statistical software aimed at providing insights into the social, natural and built environments; collects, cleans, massages and prepares data for analysis; produces reports, maps and other graphical displays to communicate analysis findings.
• designs and develops digital maps using geospatial data for the purpose of supporting county business…