GIS Analyst I​/II

Job Description

St. Croix County is recruiting to fill one GIS position, which may be filled at the GIS Technician, GIS Analyst I, or GIS Analyst II level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and the operational needs of the department. Applicants interested in more than one classification are encouraged to apply to both postings. Only one position will be filled through this recruitment.

The GIS Analyst performs advanced technical and analytical work in the development, maintenance, and administration of St. Croix County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and land records systems. This position independently develops GIS solutions, performs spatial analysis, manages geographic databases, creates and maintains maps and web-based mapping applications, and provides technical expertise to County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include GIS system maintenance, data integration, workflow automation, and supporting the accuracy, functionality, and accessibility of County geographic information.

The GIS Analyst II performs additional complex responsibilities involving enterprise GIS architecture, advanced application development, and system integration.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• – Develops, maintains, and supports the County-wide Geographic Information System (GIS), including geographic databases, data layers, mapping applications, and related GIS infrastructure.
• – Creates, updates, and produces maps, geographic datasets, reports, and other GIS products to support County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• – Performs spatial analysis and integrates geographic and tabular data from multiple sources to support County operations, planning activities, and decision-making.
• – Provides technical GIS assistance to County departments, municipalities, and other users, including responding to inquiries, troubleshooting GIS-related issues, and providing guidance on geographic data and mapping applications.
• – Coordinates with the Emergency Communications Center, municipalities, property owners, and other stakeholders regarding the County’s addressing system, including address assignments, maintenance, and data accuracy.
• – Performs maintenance, updates, and upgrades to GIS software and related systems, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and associated database platforms.
• – Performs coordinate geometry calculations and land surveying computations to support parcel mapping, land records maintenance, and geographic data accuracy.
• – Edits, updates, and maintains GIS tax parcel data using ArcGIS Pro Parcel Fabric tools and established procedures.
• – Creates, publishes, and maintains GIS web services, web maps, and applications using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related technologies.
• – Develops and maintains automated GIS workflows using tools such as ArcGIS Model Builder, Arcade, and Python scripting.
• – Maintains and administers GIS and SQL geodatabases, including performing routine database maintenance, monitoring data integrity, and troubleshooting database issues.
• – Prepares and maintains GIS metadata, technical documentation, and established procedures to support data consistency and system maintenance.
• – Collects and verifies spatial data using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, surveying techniques, and other available data sources.
• – Assists with the preparation of planning documents, reports, and other departmental materials by developing maps,…