GIS ANALYST II

Overview

The salary for this position is $6,444 - $8,572 monthly. Thurston County is seeking a motivated, reliable and qualified individual for the position of GIS Analyst II within the Information Technology Department Geo Data team.

A GIS Analyst II serves as a technical representative to GIS clients and users and is responsible for complete, accurate, and complex applications involving spatial and non-spatial data analysis, spatial data capture, use and QA/QC. The incumbent must work independently and collaboratively as a technical expert providing leadership, guidance, technical support, and direction in spatial data capture, editing, use, analysis, and QA/QC.

The incumbent must follow Geo Data and Information Technology policies and procedures.

• Manage GIS projects and applications for a variety of county offices and departments. In collaboration with staff, perform needs assessments, initial planning, staff and resource assessments. Sample projects include emergency services mapping, enterprise data design and redesign, dashboard and web app development, and complex spatial and non-spatial data analysis.
• Assist staff in solving technical application problems, debugging programming problems, resolving data issues and conflicts, troubleshooting hardware, software and network problems.
• Develop training procedures for staff and clients/users related to GIS and related custom applications.
• Install and track GIS software for Thurston County GIS users.
• Perform data stewardship of various spatial data themes in coordination with the GIS Database Administrator.
• Research and develop to test and evaluate new GIS technologies, applications, and technical solutions; make recommendations to senior staff or manager.
• Develop cartographic products, statistical and informational graphics for planning projects and public outreach.
• Manage data sharing processes and agreements.
• Build web map applications for public outreach, in coordination with Geo Data.
• Provide direct customer support for the public, who are generally non-technical, with mapping and analyst services.
• Provide support in the use of the County's GIS (Geo Data) websites by the public and other County offices and departments.
• Develop and provide documentation for GIS processes.

• Associate's degree in computer science, management information, engineering, geography, or related field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Additional experience that demonstrates progressive increasing responsibilities may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience with GIS mapping or applied GIS technology responsibilities. Experience must include knowledge in hardware, software, system and network security.
• Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a security background investigation.

To excel in this position, candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to support GIS services and business needs in a multi-functional, multi-agency environment:

• Proficiency with Esri GIS products including ArcGIS Pro 3.x and greater; ability to install, troubleshoot, and create automated processes using Model Builder or other tools.
• Experience editing data in traditional and branched versioned SDE databases; metadata management in an ArcSDE environment; managing spatial and non-spatial data, including data development and maintenance.
• Experience using Esri Parcel Fabric, reading legal descriptions, working with Linear Referencing System (LRS) and Esri Roads & Highways extension and asset management information systems.
• Experience supporting customers with varying skill levels; strong written and oral communication.
• Cartographic skills to create and maintain maps and map products.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Portal is highly desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and colleagues; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a self-directed team.
• Ability to conduct public presentations, GIS training, and tutoring.
• Ability to organize and…