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GIS Analyst
This position is responsible for assisting in the management and development of the City's geographic information system (GIS). Examples of duties include: Researching, testing, and implementing new tools, techniques, extensions, applications, and online resources for improvements to the GIS. Maintaining spatial data; performing database administration, data entry, editing and data manipulation; ensuring data quality; applying and maintaining data standards. Applying cartographic principles to produce maps, images and interactive applications. Developing new data layers, attributes, and databases. Establishing workflows, procedures, documents, guidelines and metadata for projects. Incorporating record surveys (as-built) into GIS by method of geo-referencing and hyper-linking drawings to utility features. Collecting GPS data in the field and reviewing observations submitted by field workers to update utility and other features. Maintaining and continually upgrading knowledge of GIS functionality, principles, and practices. Providing data upon request to both public and private sectors. Performing related work as required. Typical qualifications include: An associate's degree or equivalent coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, Information System Management or a closely related field with major course work in GIS. A bachelor's degree is desirable. Two years of related experience. Demonstrated progress toward or completion of the Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification, Esri Technical Certifications, or other relevant certifications. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record to the City insurance program. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge required by the position includes: Current GIS software and hardware. GIS concepts and methodologies, including scripting and automation. Federal, state, local laws and other data sources. Database management principles. GPS, CAD, and asset management hardware and software. Interpreting drawings, maps, plats, and surveys. Production of maps and other GIS products. Prioritizing and planning. Interpersonal relations. Operating computers and job-related software programs. Oral and written communication. The work consists of varied technical GIS duties. The necessity of accessing data from a variety of sources contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the City's GIS development and maintenance operations. Successful performance helps ensure the accuracy of GIS information. Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, and the general public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, see, sit, reach, finger, grasp, and perform repetitive motion. The incumbent occasionally walks, stands, kneels, crouches, stoops, squats, and pushes, pulls, up to 25 lbs. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee regularly lifts light objects and occasionally heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and distinguishes between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office with occasional field work and exposure to extreme heat, cold or inclement weather.
This position is responsible for assisting in the management and development of the City's geographic information system (GIS). Examples of duties include: Researching, testing, and implementing new tools, techniques, extensions, applications, and online resources for improvements to the GIS. Maintaining spatial data; performing database administration, data entry, editing and data manipulation; ensuring data quality; applying and maintaining data standards. Applying cartographic principles to produce maps, images and interactive applications. Developing new data layers, attributes, and databases. Establishing workflows, procedures, documents, guidelines and metadata for projects. Incorporating record surveys (as-built) into GIS by method of geo-referencing and hyper-linking drawings to utility features. Collecting GPS data in the field and reviewing observations submitted by field workers to update utility and other features. Maintaining and continually upgrading knowledge of GIS functionality, principles, and practices. Providing data upon request to both public and private sectors. Performing related work as required. Typical qualifications include: An associate's degree or equivalent coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, Information System Management or a closely related field with major course work in GIS. A bachelor's degree is desirable. Two years of related experience. Demonstrated progress toward or completion of the Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification, Esri Technical Certifications, or other relevant certifications. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record to the City insurance program. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge required by the position includes: Current GIS software and hardware. GIS concepts and methodologies, including scripting and automation. Federal, state, local laws and other data sources. Database management principles. GPS, CAD, and asset management hardware and software. Interpreting drawings, maps, plats, and surveys. Production of maps and other GIS products. Prioritizing and planning. Interpersonal relations. Operating computers and job-related software programs. Oral and written communication. The work consists of varied technical GIS duties. The necessity of accessing data from a variety of sources contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the City's GIS development and maintenance operations. Successful performance helps ensure the accuracy of GIS information. Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, and the general public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, see, sit, reach, finger, grasp, and perform repetitive motion. The incumbent occasionally walks, stands, kneels, crouches, stoops, squats, and pushes, pulls, up to 25 lbs. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee regularly lifts light objects and occasionally heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and distinguishes between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office with occasional field work and exposure to extreme heat, cold or inclement weather.