IT Senior GIS Analyst

Under the supervision of the IT GIS Manager, the Senior GIS Analyst performs a wide variety of advanced business process, analysis and coordination functions to implement and maintain the integration and functionality of an enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS).

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion.

• Designs, develops and administers the City's Intranet/Internet GIS mapping and data publishing applications (ESRI Platform or custom applications).
• Provides high quality, detailed consultation, technical support and troubleshooting for key City GIS-related applications.
• Trains and supports City staff in the use and applications of GIS software and associated information, including a wide range of technical and non-technical employees using the GIS to perform analysis, compile reports and create presentation quality maps.
• Designs and administers multiple GIS spatial databases (enterprise geodatabases) using ESRI/SDE, SQL Server, ArcGIS Server/Portal and other online data management tools.
• Develops and updates data models, scripts, interfaces and programs in support of importing/exporting and manipulation of GIS data between various software systems and/or business applications.
• Designs and develops GIS and related application procedures and programs as required
• Acts as project lead for implementing business and analytical support to business system integration with the GIS systems.
• Coordinates and provides support for special mapping and data analysis projects and services for other City departments, outside agencies, and consultants.
• May participate in the development of GIS mapping, presentation and data collection standards as a technical and business resource to ensure uniformity and compatibility in the city GIS mapping system.
• All other duties as assigned by the GIS manager.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in GIS, geography, cartography or related field
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible GIS experience in a complex enterprise setting, with at least two (2) years at the analyst level
• Licenses: Valid Driver's License required
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  GIS Professional (GISP) preferred