GIS Analyst III

Okaloosa County • Crestview, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a senior-level technical expert responsible for advanced geospatial analysis, system administration support, data governance, and enterprise GIS solutions. Leads complex GIS projects, develops automation workflows, supports web and mobile GIS applications, and provides technical guidance throughout the county. Performs advanced spatial analysis, modeling, and data integration to support organizational decision-making spanning many different departments and agencies. Designs, develops, and maintains key components of the enterprise-wide county GIS database, GIS datasets, services, and applications (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, web maps, dashboards, and mobile apps). Develops or assists with developing automated workflows using Python, ModelBuilder, Arcade, and/or REST APIs to improve efficiency and data quality. May serve as a technical lead on county-wide GIS projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, and documentation. Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with established GIS standards, metadata requirements, and governance policies. Performs quality control reviews; ensures the technical integrity of data, the accurate input/coding of data, and the spatial accuracy of data. Collaborate with IT, database administrators, external vendors, and other county departments and agencies on system upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting. Coordinates with external partners to define data management needs to include metadata, defining system requirements, and develops workflows. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or related field; supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in Geographic Information Systems, database administration, or application development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Expert knowledge of the ESRI Platform to include ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online and well versed in ESRI SDE and ArcGIS Server databases is required.
• Advanced understanding of GIS concepts including spatial analysis, geoprocessing, project management, projections, topology, relational databases, cartographic production, and database design and development required.
• GIS web-based experience developing and supporting online GIS applications, dashboards, and services required.
• Requires a strong understanding of GIS data standards, metadata, and quality control practices.
• Experience with Esri enterprise environments, and the ability to translate department needs into effective geospatial solutions required.
• Requires a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex GIS projects, develops automation workflows, supports web and mobile GIS applications, and provides technical guidance throughout the county.
• Performs advanced spatial analysis, modeling, and data integration to support organizational decision-making spanning many different departments and agencies.
• Designs, develops, and maintains key components of the enterprise-wide county GIS database, GIS datasets, services, and applications (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, web maps, dashboards, and mobile apps).
• Develops or assists with developing automated workflows using Python, ModelBuilder, Arcade, and/or REST APIs to improve efficiency and data quality.
• May serve as a technical lead on county-wide GIS projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, and documentation.
• Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with established GIS standards, metadata requirements, and governance policies. Performs quality control reviews; ensures the technical integrity of data, the accurate input/coding of data, and the spatial accuracy of data.
• Collaborate with IT, database administrators, external vendors, and other county departments and agencies on system upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinates with external partners to define data management needs to include metadata, defining system requirements, and develops workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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