GIS Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The GIS Analyst supports the City’s operational, planning, and public service functions by maintaining accurate geospatial data, producing maps and dashboards, and performing spatial analysis for multiple departments. Duties include maintaining GIS datasets and applications; preparing and updating maps, plans, and drawings; coordinating GIS needs across City agencies; developing GIS plans for hardware, software, and data management; ensuring compliance with cartographic and data standards;

providing technical support and training to City staff; and supporting field operations including GPS data collection, inspections, and addressing. Other duties may be assigned.

The duties described below are indicative of what the GIS Analyst may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned:

• Manage and develop the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated databases for infrastructure, assets, and public service datasets.
• Ensure maintenance and timely updating of maps, plans, layers, and other geospatial products.
• Develop and maintain the City’s GIS through close coordination with internal departments, County partners, and regional organizations.
• Provide technical support and training for City staff, evaluating user needs and requests for GIS applications.
• Maintain the plat filing system and ensure compliance with accepted standards.
• Coordinate with Development Services on property owner maps, zoning layers, and parcel data.
• Provide maps, plans, and files in response to internal and public requests in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Lead field data collection operations using GPS and mobile GIS tools for topography, asset mapping, and construction support.
• Establish physical addresses for new and existing properties and resolve addressing conflicts.
• Research property records for right of way, easements, and vacations.

• Planning, completing tasks, and monitoring results within established deadlines.
• Applying GIS and analytical knowledge to solve a range of municipal problems.
• Following department policies consistently.
• Performing responsibilities in a timely, cost effective manner that ensures customer satisfaction.
• Making decisions that support efficient and cost effective operations.
• Identifying issues, problems, and opportunities and taking appropriate action.
• Adjusting to changing conditions and accepting new duties with a positive attitude.

Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:

• Assists citizens by answering questions, and explaining the responsibilities of the department.
• Maintains professional manner when a resident or customer has a complaint or problem.
• Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others.
• Is honest and forthright with people.

Ensures that the vision, mission and values of the City are represented when performing the functions of a GSI Analyst:

• Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Weigh the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success in making a decision.
• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.

Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness;

• Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches or technologies.
• Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures and technology.

• Takes initiative and…