Sr GIS Analyst - $1000 Sign - on Incentive

Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida.
The Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified Sr. GIS Analyst
. This is a professional technical position responsible for defining the objectives, providing analysis, support and design of Engineering's computer systems. The position serves as a senior technical team member needed by our Utilities business systems.

Job Description

General Functions
This Senior GIS Analyst position resides in our Engineering Business Systems Group of the Utilities Engineering Division. This key position is involved in the support, enhancement and development of Utilities technologies, applications and custom tools. This position is also responsible for maintaining various computer applications for over 900 staff in the GIS, GPS, R/R Program, CIP, Development, Field Operations, Field Inspections, Utility Locates, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Project Tracking, Communications team tasks and other technology related areas.

Representative Duties/Assignments
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Leads and manages Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects;
• Performs data advanced level analysis and statistical assignments as needed for Utilities business requirements;
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and improves existing systems, applications, databases, macros, and procedures. Isolate application problems, coordinate, resolve and communicate resolutions;
• Develops or enhances computer software applications, based on specifications, and under the guidance of immediate supervisor;
• Document applications, technical specifications and provides user manuals;
• Plans, tests and implements new software tools. Assure plans align with IT/ISS standards and strategic goals;
• Maintains, monitors and support existing Utilities hardware/software for performance and providing upgrades;
• Represents Utilities technical committees;
• May represent business units on the Orange County GIS Technical Committee;
• Interacts regularly with other county agencies, local governments, and the private sector;
• Coordinates work progress with departmental and divisional staff, communicating project status and/or changes;
• Communication and interaction with customer contacts and user liaison to increase efficiency and functionality of software applications;
• QC coordination regarding data integrity; and
• Supports and mentors GIS staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and four (4) years of progressive experience demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the use and application of GIS data and technologies.
A Master’s Degree or higher level degree from an accredited institution may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
In lieu of the stated educational requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferences

• Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
• Experience with the application of GIS data and technology in a GIS data production and/or GIS services environment
• Experience with spatial data management, spatial analysis technologies, process design and modeling, server and web GIS technologies
• Familiarity with Access, Oracle and/or SQL Server databases and the ability to query and manipulate data using SQL is also preferred. Other preferred experience includes using statistical and analytical tools to solve advanced business problems
• Experience applying GIS to help improve government business processes
• Water and wastewater utility background. Familiarity with utility construction standards and specifications
• This position will require an individual with the following skills and knowledge:
• Use of computer applications;
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans; and
• Customer service skills.

Final date to receive applications
Open Date: 08/03/2026
Close Date: 09/01/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information
Pay Grade: 019 - From $33.73 to $43.86
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Placement based on

Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
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