GIS Analyst II

Minimum:$1,415.81/ week

Midpoint: $1,769.76

Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to manage the entire lifecycle of City Utilities’ Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) as a GIS expert. Will be responsible for maintenance, strategic design, development, data quality, and network integrity, as well as implementing data policies and procedures. This includes training and supporting Utility personnel on GIS data usage and its value extraction. Uses technical skills to fulfill internal and external customer requests and applications.

These skills should include ArcGIS spatial analysis, Model Builder, Python, Arcade, or programming for data modeling, and Data Interoperability tools. Uses these tools for system data modeling, reporting, custom tracing, and visualizations. Uses communication and problem-solving skills to guide decisions on data integrity throughout the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information for Utility operations. This ensures a scalable, secure, and efficient GIS infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. An “expert” or highly experienced individual with utility institutional knowledge using the ArcGIS suite of products.
• 2. Supports the Supervisor-GIS with leading, overseeing, and supervising other GIS personnel. Leads, trains, and delegates GIS staff under the direction of the Supervisor-GIS, with regards to GIS related projects.
• 3. Manages ArcSDE version activity including:
  • a. Deals with conflict versions and identifying/addressing version/design inconsistencies.
  • b. Develops workflows for all processes that impact the ArcSDE database. This includes daily editing and data maintenance and ad hoc projects.
  • c. Reviews ArcSDE log files on a regular basis and makes necessary adjustments if required.
  • d. Reviews ArcSDE tables to confirm there are no orphaned states, orphaned records in delta tables, and that user log tables are being successfully truncated.
  • e. Reviews logs and data base lineage to confirm successful execution of compress and analyze.
  • f. Oversees the process of reconciling and posting all version activity.
• 4. Responsible for providing technical leadership for GIS staff, as well as training Engineers/Designers, field mobile users (rugged device, tablet, and phone), and other users of GIS by providing large group, small group and one-on-one training.
• 5. Technical Expert:
  • a. Responsible for overseeing all facets of the ArcGIS suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, Arc Map, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
  • b. Provides in-depth knowledge of utility network data management using ArcGIS Utility Network and Geometric Network.
  • c. Accountable for Model Builder, Arcade, or Python script for geoprocessing automation.
  • d. Uses Data Interoperability tools like Spatial FME or ETL/ELT frameworks.
  • e. Provides support for enterprise GIS deployments and integrations.
• 6. GIS Infrastructure Design and Management:
  • a. Designs, implements, and maintains a scalable, secure, and performant GIS infrastructure using ArcGIS Pro, Arc Map, Portal, AGOL, and related systems.
  • b. Integrates GIS with other enterprise systems (e.g., AIM, Mobile, GLK, WLK) to ensure data consistency.
  • c. Manages user accounts, access controls, and permissions for the GIS System.
• 7. Uses Model Builder or programming/scripting to create geoprocessing models that can automate data conversion, maintenance, and create reports or visualizations.
• 8. Utility Network Data Management:
  • a. Develops and implements data standards and best practices for utility network data within the ArcGIS Utility Network.
  • b. Oversees the creation, validations, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date utility network data…