GIS Analyst

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!

The City of Kent is currently seeking aGIS Analyst 2 in our Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy individual who has experience performing advanced work in the use of geographic information system (GIS) software and workstations. This position includes responsibility for performing a variety of technical work on a wide range of GIS analysis and services to multiple work groups throughout the city.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, planning, engineering, or a related field, along with at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience in GIS.If you enjoy gathering and analyzing geographicdata for use inpublic works projects, this position may be perfect for you.

This is a benefited position that is not represented by a union.

$6,998.00- $8,511.00 per month, depending on qualifications

For a listing of benefits, please use the following link:
Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)

Under the direction of the GIS Supervisor, or designee, perform advanced technical work in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and workstations.

The work involves GIS database design, end-user support, application development, user interface development, and integration between GIS and other application software. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties related to GIS applications, infrastructure mapping, query, data transfer, map creation and input of data into the GIS. The distinguishing characteristics of this classification include its mid-level of experience, responsibility, and involvement in all phases of the GIS software for the Public Works Department.

Work is performed under the supervision of the GIS Supervisor who sets the overall objectives and resources available. The employee and supervisor work together to develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be completed. The employee is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on their own initiative in terms of established objectives.

The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed only in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

This classification is part of a series and incumbents may also perform duties at the entry level.

Perform maintenance of geometry, attribute, and metadata of City GIS datasets, including data used by the Asset Management System. Make edits consistent with City and industry standards for versioned SDE environment.

Verify attribute data through consistent quality-control checks performing frequencies, statistics, and summaries.

Automate GIS tasks using GIS programming languages (SQL, Arcade, and Python).

Create and maintain technical and user documentation for GIS processes and applications.

Assist senior GIS staff to develop GIS web services, geoprocessing services, and applications following City’s GIS standards. Assist in implementation and support of mobile application solutions for field staff.

Assist in implementing GIS technology within 3rd-party systems.

Operate computer hardware peripherals, such as plotters, operating systems, and associated software packages that form the City’s GIS.

Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the geographic information systems field.

Provide guidance, instruction, and interpretation to City employees concerning GIS software applications and data.

Keep team updated on workload and address any setbacks.

Present GIS Projects, Workflows and Data to internal and external audiences.

Actively support and follow the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the City.

Perform related duties as assigned.

• Geographic Information Systems, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise 10.X or above
• Windows operating system, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Existing and emerging GIS software included in current City software standards of ESRI ArcGIS
• Principles and practices of cartography, surveying, and mapping as well as…