Geographic Information Spatial Analyst II

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is seeking experienced, dynamic candidates for its GIS Analyst II position. This role involves wide-ranging knowledge in the Esri ArcGIS platform, including data production, configuration, and automation. The ideal candidate will be competent in data validation, quality control/assurance techniques, and have experience with data production workflows in a multiuser editing environment. Experience integrating the Esri ArcGIS system with other enterprise systems such as work order management, asset management, and project management is also required. Candidates will have experience managing small to medium-sized geospatial projects from initiation to acceptance and closing, as well as experience supporting production GIS solutions. This position works in the DPWES IT Branch, providing onsite support at the Fairfax County Government Center and the upcoming Water Resources & Infrastructure Facility in Burke, VA. The position is designated as Emergency Service Personnel, requiring employees to fulfill emergency service duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field, plus one year of experience working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., feature classes), and spatial analysis (e.g., such as proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis).
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to GIS.
Knowledge of GIS applications such as County Standard GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Knowledge of languages such as Visual Basic, .Net, and C++.
Knowledge of and experience with techniques for spatial analysis, geocoding, etc.
Knowledge of GIS spatial application development techniques.
Ability to analyze user needs, processes and procedures for GIS applications.
Ability to document system modifications and enhancements.
Ability to assist users in solving systems and programming problems.
Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management and employees.
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.
Valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Must complete a criminal background check and a driving record check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Land Surveying, or related field.
Three (3) or more years of progressive professional GIS experience in modeling, editing, analyzing, and managing GIS data in file and versioned enterprise geodatabase formats.
Developing standard data queries using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
Configuring Esri Arcade expression language for data management/validation using Attribute Rules.
Performing standard and advanced geospatial analysis, cartographic design, and data visualization using ArcGIS Pro.
Experience in performing network tracing, hydrologic analysis, and asset management.
Configuring and sustaining desktop and mobile Web GIS applications hosted in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Specific GIS applications include ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, etc.
Experience using Arcade and HTML to extend/enhance Web GIS application labeling, pop-ups, and visualizations.
Creating ModelBuilder and Python tools to automate routine GIS processing tasks.
Managing and (or) editing the Esri ArcGIS Utility Network data model using branch versioning.
Two (2) or more years of progressive professional experience in managing small to medium-sized geospatial projects and tasks including stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering and analysis, scope development, iterative development and delivery, change management, training delivery, acceptance and closing, and operational sustainment.
Working knowledge of public works-related workflows (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, urban forestry, and solid waste) and experience integrating GIS with existing operational enterprise IT systems (e.g., work order management, project management, customer billing, etc.).
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Data production, configuration, and automation using the Esri ArcGIS platform.
Data validation, quality control/assurance techniques.
Data production workflows in a multiuser editing environment.
Integrating the Esri ArcGIS system with other enterprise systems (work order management, asset management, project management).
Managing small to medium-sized geospatial projects from initiation to acceptance and closing.
Supporting production GIS solutions.
Performing spatial analysis, geocoding, and GIS spatial application development.
Analyzing user needs, processes, and procedures for GIS applications.
Documenting system modifications and enhancements.
Assisting users in solving systems and programming problems.
Translating technical terminology into understandable terms for management and employees.
Establishing and maintaining effective business relationships.
Modeling, editing, analyzing, and managing GIS data in file and versioned enterprise geodatabase formats.
Developing standard data queries using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
Configuring Esri Arcade expression language for data management/validation using Attribute Rules.
Performing standard and advanced geospatial analysis, cartographic design, and data visualization using ArcGIS Pro.
Performing network tracing, hydrologic analysis, and asset management.
Configuring and sustaining desktop and mobile Web GIS applications hosted in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Using Arcade and HTML to extend/enhance Web GIS application labeling, pop-ups, and visualizations.
Creating ModelBuilder and Python tools to automate routine GIS processing tasks.
Managing and/or editing the Esri ArcGIS Utility Network data model using branch versioning.
Managing and/or editing geospatial projects and tasks including stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering and analysis, scope development, iterative development and delivery, change management, training delivery, acceptance and closing, and operational sustainment.
Integrating GIS with existing operational enterprise IT systems (work order management, project management, customer billing, etc.).