Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

City of Richland

6d•$82,303 - $115,225•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult skilled technical work related to planning, organizing, and coordinating the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) system(s), and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager (supervisor).

Requirements

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in computer science, engineering, geography, GIS, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience providing technical engineering support.
Minimum one (1) year in the design, development, programming, implementation, and maintenance of GIS programs or and applications.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience working with GIS data and workflows for electric utility systems, with additional familiarity in fiber and other utility networks.
Hands-on experience with electric utility GIS and asset management platforms such as Futura, Esri ArcGIS Utility Network, Schneider Electric ArcFM, or similar systems commonly used in the utility industry.
Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems using webhooks, API integrations, ArcGIS REST services, or Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps).

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and coordinating the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) system(s).

Benefits

Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual