GIS Analyst 3

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•$65,304 - $78,895•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for work related to GIS that uses techniques to define and better understand variables of any given geographic area. With the use of various applications and tools, data can be extracted and analyzed through various methods. The incumbent will lead and direct other analysts on project related tasks as well as coordinate with internal project teams and third party resources. The incumbent will lead development of spatial analysis and GIS information products creation from GIS and related software and subsystems. The GIS Analyst 3 is the fourth position in a five-level GIS series.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or other related fields
Five (5) plus years of related experience involving geographical information systems project management or relational database design and maintenance
Knowledge of common programming languages and environments, Python, SQL, .NET, Arcade, JavaScript, XML, and HTML5.
Knowledge of SQL Server, database creation, backups, and database administration concepts.
Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise to include: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Portal.
Knowledge of ArcGIS Rest API.
Knowledge of web application development and web mapping service creation.
Knowledge of analytical and research procedures.
Knowledge of technical systems programming maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of computer systems security methods and practices.
Knowledge of systems programming and design methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of customer services and public relations practices.
Skill in creating, designing, programming, implementing, and troubleshooting systems applications.
Skills in providing technical support and training to staff and end users.
Skills in utilizing verbal and written communication to develop and present reports, training and presentations related to systems programming needs and/or innovations.
Skills in learning and implementing new technologies to better serve the end user(s).
Skills in utilizing a variety of computer software and peripherals to develop complex basemaps, map layers and topographical maps.
Management skills to work on projects with third party contractors and agency staff for computerized mapping, digital data creation, conversion, manipulation and analysis.
Skills in creating and interpreting data models quality control using a computer and related software applications.
Converting data to and from multiple platforms; reading a variety of technical maps, drawings, and other related items.
Understanding, using and applying database management systems, tools, and techniques.
Knowledge of how to collect, interpret, and integrate relevant geographic data from multiple sources.
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public. in exchanging and/or conveying information and to receive work direction.
Valid Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent of education and experience may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.
Senior level experience in application engineering and development involving the use of customization and development of geospatial web applications and database software is preferred.
Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the evaluation, design, installation, maintenance, and enhancement of geospatial applications, specifically to integrate the GIS with existing data sources to improve accuracy and availability, and to provide expanded accessibility to existing and newly created data.
Generating utility networks to allow for modeling and tracing capabilities.
Working with 3D and augmented reality applications.
Creating dashboards.
Administering ArcGIS Portal, AGOL and other web-based mapping applications and tools, including user support, training, application configuration, maintenance, GIS development environments, programming languages, data management, project implementation, report development, analysis, application and process design, application troubleshooting and testing, and other system technical support related tasks.
Serving as the lead administrator for databases in spatial and SQL Server environments.
Assisting in the development of project proposals, recommending optimal approaches, and developing geospatial application designs.
Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Meeting regular attendance requirements.
Maintaining good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Accomplishing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performing other duties as assigned.