GIS Analyst

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Full Time 8810-Clerical Office Roswell, GA, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.54 To $33.18 Hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:
Varies

Pay Grade: 510

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Code: Z722

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical work associated with operation, maintenance, and administration of the geographic information system (GIS). Work at this level places an emphasis on more complex maintenance and analysis of spatial databases and systems applications.

• Operates and assists in maintaining the city’s computerized Geographic Information System (GIS); develops GIS application programs; transfers data into GIS system; coordinates GIS projects and activities with division heads and supervises data inventory and maintenance; integrates cartographic data from numerous sources into community database; downloads GPS field data; updates data in GIS database; edits and develops GIS data for mapping; performs general computer system administration and basic maintenance tasks;
  
  coordinates with departmental and other city staff and consultants to determine needs and information requirements, and to provide technical expertise to solve complex problems.
• This position may require the configuration and maintenance of the internet mapping software (IMS) in order to publish and provide geographic and spatial information over the internet and the City’s intranet: installs and configures all software, drivers, engines, servers, and other components required by the IMS: administers applications and use of the system by the public and user departments; configures software settings for optimal efficiency and accessibility;
  
  interfaces between the IT and GIS to map and link data and applications; and assists users with online accessibility issues.
• Designs, develops, and edits GIS spatial and tabular databases; creates and maintains Metadata for system; integrates database structures with the system; performs analytical operations, limited spatial queries, and/or complex spatial and database queries; and conducts topological editing and maintenance of GIS datasets; maintains departmental software licenses.
• Analyzes complex geographic data; conducts analysis of datasets and databases; produces digital statistics.
• Plans specific work plans for database creation, management analysis report generation, and map production, and participates in development and implementation of long and short term strategic plans. Provides direction, training, and assistance to other employees regarding utilization of GIS systems; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and may assign and monitor tasks and status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
• Acts as liaison to other departments or other divisions in matters involving GIS operations and the entity’s spatial data collection, analysis, mapping, and analysis needs; provides technical assistance, information, and support. Plans specific work plans for database creation, management analysis report generation, and map production.
• Produces, maintains, and updates city maps, graphics, and presentation materials: generates maps and materials using GIS system; customizes data to reflect specific information of interest to the parties requesting the materials; prioritizes projects in order to meet deadlines; produces routine documents for…