Lead Systems Analyst - GIS

This position leads advanced technical staff in ensuring that mission-critical systems meet technical requirements. This position is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and its integration with enterprise software systems. The IT Lead Systems Analyst for GIS collaborates with stakeholders to design geospatial solutions, manage GIS infrastructure, and provide expert-level support for spatial data and applications.

This role requires advanced knowledge of GIS technology, enterprise database management, multi-system integrations, and project management.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborates with the GIS Supervisor on the most technical GIS projects and processes for the City.
• Works with City staff in the development of GIS databases including spatial data design, collection, development, and editing.
• Leads and manages system integrations, specifically integrations involving ESRI software, FME software, and Asset Management Software
• Maintains standardized server and database configurations and executing change controls.
• Operates and manages database and server(s), including initial setup and configuration, support during application implementation, go-live and ongoing operational monitoring/tuning.
• Develops, maintains, and troubleshoots web services and applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Provides technical support for GIS users in multiple departments throughout the organization.
• Utilizes Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise and Microsoft SQL Server to perform management and maintenance of spatial databases.
• Implements, maintains and troubleshoots departmental servers.
• Monitors and/or reviews system activity, progress, and performance reports of databases, to ensure accurate, appropriate, and effective use of data, including database definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, and operational guidelines to continually seek opportunities for improvement.
• Creates and maintains documentation related to job functions.
• Writes scripts and processes to perform routine data maintenance and other tasks.
• Represents the City and coordinates with other agencies in the development of data standards.
• Evaluates information and data from outside sources, determines the quality of the data, and converts data to assist users.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Coordinate and perform GIS-related training for users.
• Assists with system administration duties including updating tables, troubleshooting and documenting problems and resolutions, assisting with conversions and upgrades, and acting as a liaison between the user department and Information Technology Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time relevant GIS experience, including database administration and enterprise GIS management.
• Work experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of required education, with…