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GIS Analyst II, or III - TPP Division - Austin, TX

Txdot, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Description GIS Analyst II, or III – TPP Division – Austin, TX (2503538)

TxDOT's Transportation Planning and Programming (TPP) Division is looking for a GIS Analyst based in Austin, TX, who is highly motivated, resourceful, and passionate about spatial data.

As a GIS Analyst in TPP you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of roadway data in the division's geospatial roadway inventory database, as well as providing solutions to improve processes and develop products to assist with daily workflows. The ideal candidate will have developed applications using ESRI's JavaScript API, used Python and/or FME to create spatial data processes, and have experience with Oracle databases; having experience with linear referencing is a plus.

Salary

GIS Analyst II (B20): $65,000 – $70,000

GIS Analyst III (B22): $70,000 – $75,000

Benefits and Perks

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

Responsibilities – GIS Analyst II

Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications

Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases

Creates, maintains and updates GIS databases and cartographic products using the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software

Develops and maintains links between attributes and other databases

Follows documented workflows, standard operating procedures and best practices to consistently produce high‑quality data with minimal errors or corrections

Uses linear referencing to update and maintain the roadway network and attributes

Researches new software and/or techniques for improving performance or processes

Represents the organization at meetings and other forums

Creates and updates documentation including standard operating procedures, project plans, wiki pages, metadata, etc.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities – GIS Analyst III

Performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data

Provides technical assistance and support of transportation activities or projects

Requires contact with governmental agencies

Establishes own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives; issues are rarely referred to the supervisor and are handled on the occurrence

All of the responsibilities listed under GIS Analyst II

May serve as lead worker or project leader

Assists with administering SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, GitHub, and other accounts

Minimum Qualifications – GIS Analyst II Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field

Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑per‑year basis; related graduate level education may also be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis

Experience:

1 year using ESRI products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis

Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle

Minimum Qualifications – GIS Analyst III Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field

Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑per‑year basis; related graduate level education may also be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis

Experience:

2 years using ESRI products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis

Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle

Technical Skills (Applicable to both positions)

Cartography

Coordinate systems and map projections

GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals

Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

Applicable computer software applications and hardware

Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Developing and giving presentations

Read and interpret maps

Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Additional Technical Responsibilities – GIS Analyst III

Leading projects and project teams

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Lifting‑raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Fingering‑picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Grasping‑applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Talking‑expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing‑perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

Equal Opportunity Statement The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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