Virginia Beach CIty Public Schools
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
Virginia Beach CIty Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Classified - Position - Analyst (Professional)
Job Number 3700263053
Start Date
Open Date 08/05/2025
Closing Date 08/19/2025
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Executive Director of Facilities Services, the position is responsible for providing support with GIS system administration and development for the school division, including assisting the division's demographer in completing projects and assigned duties, and performing advanced technical and administrative work. ESSENTIAL TASKS
Publish GIS data, maps, analysis, reports, charts, and graphs in the form of static and online content. Provide GIS system administration, GIS database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments. Develop and maintain GIS files and associated spatial and tabular databases, including but not limited to cadastral, planimetric, streets, addressing, flood zones, natural resources, community boundaries, points of interest, census, flood zones, topographic, LiDAR, aerial photography, Pictometry, AutoCAD and Revit file conversions, and other spatial features on local and online servers. Support system & online content sharing by integrating GIS and related data using AGOL, APIs, JSON, XML, REST or other connection services. Research, create, and produce spatial layers, analysis, maps, reports, charts, and cartographic displays. Assist with research and implement new GIS spatial files related to local and regional development, zoning, housing, economic, census, and other associated trends. Assist in creating and maintaining Intranet site for all offices within the Department of School Division Services, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint, Google Drive, and other content management systems. Assist with data development and delivery in support of the School Locator/Map Center and Address Validation. Assist with the creation of documents and presentations to convey planning recommendations, division/departmental communication initiatives, and GIS-related technical/business documentation. Provide information and respond to school attendance zones inquiries from staff and the public. Perform related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have knowledge of cartography standards, drafting principals, and computer design and graphics software. Must have the technical expertise to work with complex mapping/GIS issues. Must have the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other departmental officials, supervisors and staff; ability to research, collect, organize and analyze data, and to prepare technical reports and recommendations; ability to present ideas and speak effectively to groups. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, cartography, engineering, planning, information systems, or related field.
Preferred:
Strong working knowledge of various GIS and GIS-related software including, but not limited to ESRI, ArcMap, ArcPro, AGOL, Google Maps, GIS, Open Street, GeoMedia, Intergraph, Access, MS SQL, Microsoft Office/O365, or equivalent. Experience with APIs, JSON, XML, REST or other connection services.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional walking, standing, bending, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. HOW TO APPLY ll applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To Director/Designee
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/556cfd59-21ef-47d8-96ad-7f106a46946e
Salary Range: From/To
Salary range: $63,129-$92,084
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U17
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2025-2026 School Yr
Additional Job Information All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Job Number 3700263053
Start Date
Open Date 08/05/2025
Closing Date 08/19/2025
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Executive Director of Facilities Services, the position is responsible for providing support with GIS system administration and development for the school division, including assisting the division's demographer in completing projects and assigned duties, and performing advanced technical and administrative work. ESSENTIAL TASKS
Publish GIS data, maps, analysis, reports, charts, and graphs in the form of static and online content. Provide GIS system administration, GIS database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments. Develop and maintain GIS files and associated spatial and tabular databases, including but not limited to cadastral, planimetric, streets, addressing, flood zones, natural resources, community boundaries, points of interest, census, flood zones, topographic, LiDAR, aerial photography, Pictometry, AutoCAD and Revit file conversions, and other spatial features on local and online servers. Support system & online content sharing by integrating GIS and related data using AGOL, APIs, JSON, XML, REST or other connection services. Research, create, and produce spatial layers, analysis, maps, reports, charts, and cartographic displays. Assist with research and implement new GIS spatial files related to local and regional development, zoning, housing, economic, census, and other associated trends. Assist in creating and maintaining Intranet site for all offices within the Department of School Division Services, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint, Google Drive, and other content management systems. Assist with data development and delivery in support of the School Locator/Map Center and Address Validation. Assist with the creation of documents and presentations to convey planning recommendations, division/departmental communication initiatives, and GIS-related technical/business documentation. Provide information and respond to school attendance zones inquiries from staff and the public. Perform related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have knowledge of cartography standards, drafting principals, and computer design and graphics software. Must have the technical expertise to work with complex mapping/GIS issues. Must have the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other departmental officials, supervisors and staff; ability to research, collect, organize and analyze data, and to prepare technical reports and recommendations; ability to present ideas and speak effectively to groups. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, cartography, engineering, planning, information systems, or related field.
Preferred:
Strong working knowledge of various GIS and GIS-related software including, but not limited to ESRI, ArcMap, ArcPro, AGOL, Google Maps, GIS, Open Street, GeoMedia, Intergraph, Access, MS SQL, Microsoft Office/O365, or equivalent. Experience with APIs, JSON, XML, REST or other connection services.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional walking, standing, bending, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. HOW TO APPLY ll applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To Director/Designee
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/556cfd59-21ef-47d8-96ad-7f106a46946e
Salary Range: From/To
Salary range: $63,129-$92,084
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U17
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2025-2026 School Yr
Additional Job Information All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.