GIS Analyst I

City of Encinitas • Encinitas, CA

5d

About The Position

The City of Encinitas is seeking a motivated and collaborative GIS Analyst I to support the City's Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) and help transform data into meaningful information that improves City services. This position develops and maintains geospatial data, creates maps, dashboards, and web applications, performs spatial analysis, and provides GIS support to departments across the organization. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and eager to learn emerging GIS technologies while helping solve real-world challenges through innovative geospatial solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science or a related field, and two years of professional level GIS experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro is required.
• Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Pro and familiarity with web-based GIS concepts.
• Knowledge of cartographic principles and map design.
• Knowledge of geographic concepts, coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data structures.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of mobile GIS and GPS/GNSS data collection principles.
• Knowledge of GIS data creation, editing, conversion, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Knowledge of geospatial and relational database concepts and data management principles.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis and geoprocessing methods.
• Knowledge of basic programming or scripting concepts.
• Skills in using computers and current software applications, including Microsoft 365 and GIS-related technologies.
• Skills in performing spatial analysis and geoprocessing.
• Skills in producing accurate, clear, and professional maps and cartographic products.
• Skills in managing and quality controlling spatial and tabular data.
• Skills in using GIS software to create, edit, maintain, analyze, and visualize geographic data.
• Skills in troubleshooting basic GIS issues.
• Skills in learning and applying GIS standards, procedures, and new technologies.
• Skills in gathering, compiling, interpreting, and presenting geographic information.
• Skills in communicating technical information clearly and professionally to coworkers, supervisors, City staff, consultants, and the public.
• Skills in providing responsive and effective customer service.
• Skills in establishing priorities, managing multiple assignments, meeting deadlines, and working effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS Online
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise
• Experience with mobile GIS applications
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with Python
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Online
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise
• Knowledge of Survey123
• Knowledge of Field Maps
• Knowledge of Experience Builder
• Knowledge of Dashboards
• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of REST services
• Knowledge of asset management or work management systems
• Knowledge of AI-assisted workflows and automation

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned GIS requests and projects from City staff and, as appropriate, the public; interprets and identifies appropriate data and tools, completes assignments, and prepares related documentation.
• Creates, edits, maintains, analyzes, and visualizes geographic and tabular data; performs data conversion, geocoding, data integration, and routine spatial analysis.
• Produces professional-quality maps, exhibits, web maps, dashboards, reports, and other cartographic and data visualization products.
• Assists with the implementation, configuration, testing, upgrade, and maintenance of GIS software, applications, services, and integrations.
• Maintains and quality controls (Quality Controls) GIS datasets, feature services, web maps, and related content in accordance with established data standards and business requirements.
• Provides technical support, instruction, and basic training to City staff in the use of GIS applications, web mapping tools, mobile GIS, dashboards, and related technologies.
• Assists with integrating GIS data and applications with enterprise business systems, databases, asset management, permitting, work order, document management, and other City systems.
• Creates and maintains metadata, data dictionaries, documentation, data standards, and GIS procedures to support data quality, transparency, and reuse.
• Uses and supports field data collection technologies, including mobile GIS applications, GPS/GNSS devices, and related equipment, as assigned.
• Assists with business process analysis and identifies opportunities to improve City services and internal workflows through GIS, automation, data visualization, and spatial analysis.
• Researches emerging GIS technologies, functionality, and industry best practices and assists with evaluating and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Supports other applications as assigned, such as the City website or intranet.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Fulfills daily staff and citizen requests, such as map, data and mailing requests.
• Creates, edits, and maintains GIS data and assists with data quality control.
• Creates maps, web maps, dashboards, and other GIS products using established standards and templates.
• Assists with mobile GIS data collection and field verification.
• Assists in implementing, testing, and upgrading GIS software and applications.
• Creates and maintains metadata and documentation.
• Provides basic GIS support and instruction to City staff and learns City GIS standards, procedures, and workflows.
• Provide basic support and account management for other IT applications, such as the City website, as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding.
• Encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply.
• Accommodation for qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process.
• Thorough background check including fingerprinting and reference checking.
• Contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening.
• Verification of the legal right to work in the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level