GIS Analyst

STARTING SALARY

$57,907/yr or $88,962/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and /or experience.

The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst provides mid-level technical support in identifying, researching, designing, developing, deploying, troubleshooting, and resolving moderately complex issues related to a multi-user GIS network system.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geographical Information Science, Geoscience, Surveying, Engineering, Architecture & Planning or related field AND three (3) years of related experience OR High School diploma or general education degree (GED) AND four (4) years related experience.
• Experience may be substituted on a year for year basis in lieu of education requirement.
  Related experience to include the following: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ESRI ArcSDE, map design, advanced editing principles and practices, topology validation, versioning, geo-processing, geodatabase design, expression languages (e.g., ArcGIS Arcade, etc.), programming languages (e.g., Python, Arc Py, etc.), SQL, and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
• If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving an agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver’s physical exam.
• Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification & Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Ability to install and configure GIS components including but not limited to software, telecommunications, peripherals, and associated elements.
• Ability to research, obtain, compile, create, and migrate data into GIS databases using GIS software, automation tools, and scripts.
• Ability to apply systems development life cycle process to create rules and tools that solve and prevent common data alignment issues to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to perform data analysis of GIS data based on elicited business requirements, generating high quality maps, and reports for use in projects and decision-making processes.
• Ability to extend GIS software to develop custom tools and automation processes to produce identical and predictable results to support the GIS environment.
• Ability to maintain and support agency’s public safety applications and the spatial data infrastructure.
• Ability to conduct training for GIS users in the theories, principles, and practices required to understand geospatial data.
• Ability to evaluate new software, provide recommendations, and best practices to support GIS environment.
• Ability to assist with system administration of GIS environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from both internal (i.e. senior staff and OCSO employees) and external stakeholders (i.e. local agencies, state and federal government and the public).
• Must have knowledge in high quality map design, drawing, and cartographic practices related to cadastral or ownership maps, street or right-of-way maps, or natural environmental features.
• Must have proficient skills in business, system, processes and data analysis.
• Must have advanced skills in the…