Geographic Information Systems; Gis) Analyst Trainee

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) ANALYST TRAINEE to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Power Generation Division.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, A GIS Analyst Trainee will perform a variety of routine professional office and field duties involved in the development, implementation, operation, performance, and maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) program. Assists in the design, storage, and analysis of data which is referenced spatially and responds to requests and provides Geographic Information System data to City departments, outside agencies, and the public;

and performs other related duties as assigned.

A GIS Analyst Trainee must meet the minimum requirements within 12 months of appointment. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development, implementation, operation, performance, and maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System.
• Assist with analyzing spatial and tabular information to solve problems involving logical/physical entity relationships and geographic relationships.
• Develop and program basic GIS applications using a variety of programming languages.
• Develop query and relational query methodologies for the manipulation of geographically referenced data.
• Produce publications to include reports, exhibits, maps, atlases and other cartographic projects and services in a digital and hardcopy formats.
• Create topology files for theme integration.
• Interface with surveyors to implement global positioning system (GPS) control points collected in the field.
• Verify positional and relative accuracy of GPS data.
• Provide technical support to City departments and other clients requesting GIS products while ensuring clients receive accurate products including maps, charts, and graphs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Prepare GIS system documentation.
• Provide on-call after hours support 24x7 as assigned.
• Provide scheduled after hours support for migrations, installations, troubleshooting and upgrades as assigned.

*** Qualifications listed below are for the GIS Analyst, however, a candidate can qualify as a Trainee with 1 year less experience than indicated.***

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or closely related field.

Experience: One year of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Experience using GIS software, computer aided design, and GIS equipment is highly desirable.

Education:Equivalent to an Associate's Degree with coursework in geographic information systems, computer science or closely related field.

Experience: Three years of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Experience using GIS software, computer aided design, and GIS equipment is highly desirable.

Education:High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). A GIS certification may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Experience: Five years of full-time work experience in drafting, engineering and/or using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Electric industry knowledge
• Experience editing electric data using Arc Map and ArcFM
• Experience working with AutoCAD files
• Experience interpreting electric work order drawings
• Experience making maps in ArcGIS Pro

• 1)
  Completed Employment Application
• 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire