GIS Analyst

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.

And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance
, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you.

At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

The GIS Analyst works closely with internal staff, surrounding jurisdictions, regional governmental institutions, and the public to procure, organize, analyze, report upon, and document Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and applications for the Innovation Technology department of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners. This position reports directly to the GIS Manager, and will provide spatial data services to stakeholders, such as maps, applications, charts, reports, and presentations.

The GIS Analyst will have a wide range of duties to account for the interdisciplinary nature of GIS and will be asked to coordinate with several County departments on various projects and analyses.

• Creates and maintains easy-to-consume mapping products and applications for internal staff, surrounding jurisdictions, and the public.
• Works with various county departments to assist in the analysis of spatial data. Produces reports and presentations of that analysis when needed, accounting for the stakeholder’s level of technical expertise.
• Assists in developing automation for GIS tasks using Python, ArcGIS Notebooks, Model Builder and AI- assisted development tools.
• Designs simple databases to store and analyze spatial data. Runs geoprocessing tools and chains them together to automate menial or frequently occurring GIS tasks.
• Develops documentation for each product, application, and frequent task, including metadata, tags, categories, and other organizational techniques.
• Reviews and processes raster data such as overhead or oblique imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and drone flight products.
• Reviews GIS policies to protect the integrity of the division’s GIS data, including NENA E911 addressing standards, GIS ethics, local municipal code, confidentiality statutes, and CJIS training.

• Supports the Emergency Operations Center during emergent events as required.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in GIS mapping and…