Geospatial Solutions Analyst I
About The Position
The Geospatial Solutions Analyst I provides essential spatial products and services to support local government client needs, focusing on an engaging GIS environment where staff and community are encouraged to participate and contribute. This role is key in providing exceptional customer service and technical proficiency in spatial analysis and cartography. The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for leveraging GIS technology to deliver creative solutions that positively impact the community, with thorough knowledge and experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, preferably in an enterprise environment and/or a local government setting. Familiarity with publishing and maintaining GIS web services is also important. The company fosters a fun-loving culture and seeks employees who thrive in and promote those values.
Requirements
- Knowledge of GIS, geospatial, and digital cartography fundamental concepts (datums, projections, coordinate systems, etc.).
- User and administrator experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products (Desktop, Pro, Server, Portal, Geodatabases, ArcGIS Online, etc.).
- Experience editing within a multi-user enterprise geodatabase environment.
- Demonstrated cartographic design and high-quality map standards.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with non-GIS staff to determine business needs and develop GIS products and services to solve those needs.
- Interpersonal skills such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening, and customer care.
- Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is applied to GIS.
- Display a positive attitude toward complex challenges as well as performing repetitive tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changes in work priorities while managing expectations and competing demands in a delivery-driven environment.
- Knowledgeable of fundamental concepts in computer science.
- Ability to work indiscriminately with various individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
- Candidate must successfully complete background screening and drug screening upon acceptance of position.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in government operations, city planning, or related fields preferred.
- 3+ years demonstrated work experience in GIS or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Geospatial sciences or related field preferred.
- Proficient with land records and/or reading and interpreting plats and surveys.
- Knowledge of, or experience with, SQL for querying spatial and non-spatial data.
- Experience in designing and administering an enterprise geodatabase based on MS SQL Server.
- Experience with applying extract, translate, and load processes to spatial and tabular data, such as using FME or programming.
- Experience in creating Python scripts as applied to GIS workflows.
- ESRI technical certifications preferred.
- GISP professional certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in administering ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Server, Portal, Geodatabases) and ArcGIS Online.
- Perform spatial analysis and create information products (maps, reports, etc.) using ArcGIS Desktop software, advanced geoprocessing tools, and other processes.
- Develop tools and templated applications that engage staff and community.
- Maintain GIS integrations with departmental systems (CityWorks, Energov, etc.).
- Maintain data for key infrastructure such as addresses, roads, utilities, parks, and other assets.
- Perform data edits from a variety of source materials (imagery, surveys, as-builts, plats, etc.).
- Develop, implement, and improve GIS standards, policies, and procedures as needed.
- Provide GIS training to staff as necessary.
- Provide end-user support services for City-provided GIS software (ESRI suite), including diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Perform other duties and tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the Geospatial Services Manager.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Company funded continuing education programs
- Employee incentives
- Hands-on experience in a wide variety of configurations, systems, and application environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
