GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Los Angeles County (CA) • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Geographic Information Systems Analyst position within the Department of Public Health. This position performs a variety of professional duties in support of County and departmental geographic information systems (GIS) databases and GIS capabilities; generates custom and standard maps, spatial analyses and other GIS products to meet customer requirements; uses GIS tools and utilities to convert data to GIS formats and performs data quality checking and correction.

Requirements

• OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems - AND - SIX (6) months of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.
• OPTION II: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a field requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of equivalent coursework in geographic information systems - AND - three (3) years of experience performing technical duties in support of geographic information systems using standard GIS tools to populate and manipulate GIS databases and generate GIS products.
• Successful completion of a County recognized GIS certificate program must be from an accredited college or university, requiring at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of coursework may be substituted for the required education.
• OPTION III: Two (2) years of experience using standard GIS tools and utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases and provide other technical support for GIS systems and generate GIS products at the level of County of Los Angeles GIS Technician II.
• OPTION IV: A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, Geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supporting GIS project planning.
• Experience in geospatial data management and analysis.
• Experience generating custom and standard maps.

Responsibilities

• Composes an array of GIS products encompassing standard and custom maps and map series, standard map templates, shape files, graphics, tables, and reports; conducts data searches and retrievals.
• Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data; researches source documents and/or coordinates with others to resolve missing or conflicting data and other anomalies.
• Establishes map area and develops symbology, including thematic and category symbols; uses cartographic and design principles to include legends, insets and reference information.
• Overlays maps over aerial imagery to produce custom products and verify accurate geospatial data.
• Performs standard spatial analyses such as buffering, spatial overlays and distance calculations using established methods and procedures.
• Maintains and updates geospatial databases; extracts, cleans, adjusts and converts data and information from non-GIS systems into GIS formats; converts addresses into GIS formats using geocoding routines.
• Researches and corrects problems with data using spatial and logical analyses; researches and verifies legal descriptions and boundaries; uses scripts, queries and other tools to obtain and/or correct missing or incorrect spatial and attribute data.
• Converts spatial data from one coordinate system to another, using basic geodetic principles; geo-references digital maps to align with real ground locations, using survey monument, GPS and other data as controls; processes, loads, reviews and updates data in GIS database layers; imports database updates.
• Participates in developing and implementing queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty.
• Assists in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications of routine to moderate difficulty to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements.
• Operates GIS-specific hardware including large format plotters and scanners.
• Collects field data using GPS or other equipment as needed; may assist in training and mentoring newer GIS staff members, as needed.

Benefits

• Diverse healthcare choices
• Strong retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree