GIS Analyst

City of Liberty Hill•Liberty Hill City Hall, TX

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Planning and Development Services Director, the GIS Analyst develops, maintains, and analyzes geographic information system (GIS) data in support of City operations, planning, infrastructure management, and decision-making. The role collaborates across departments to produce mapping products, manage spatial databases, and provide technical GIS support. The position also designs, develops, and maintains complex web-mapping applications using configurable and custom solutions, programming languages, object-oriented design, ArcGIS tools, and APIs that connect GIS with business systems. The GIS Analyst evaluates GIS trends and makes recommendations to the Planning and Development Services Director and City Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Two years of experience in a related position.
Knowledge of GIS principles, spatial analysis, and cartography.
Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Skill in ArcGIS Desktop and Pro, including data design, creation, and maintenance.
Familiarity with geodatabases, data management, and coordinate systems.
Ability to analyze complex spatial data and communicate findings effectively.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of collecting field data using GPS.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Skill in using a personal computer and associated software, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with external members of the public and vendors, internal employees and management, and City and other government officials.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for effective and efficient City services.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, along with strong time and task management skills.
Ability to interpret regulations, plats, as-builts, field notes, and other documents for accuracy and GIS use.
Excellent cartographic skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python.
Experience in a municipal or public-sector environment.
Familiarity with utility and infrastructure datasets, including water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation.
Experience developing web-based GIS applications and dashboards.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update GIS datasets, including parcels, utilities, zoning, transportation, and aerial imagery.
Create maps, graphics, and spatial analyses for planning, engineering, public works, and other City departments.
Administer and maintain the City’s GIS database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and standardization.
Perform spatial analysis and modeling to support infrastructure planning, growth management, and capital improvement projects.
Integrate GIS with City systems, including permitting, asset management, and work order systems.
Collect, process, and manage field data using GPS and mobile GIS applications.
Support public-facing GIS tools, including interactive web maps and open data portals.
Respond to internal and external requests for maps, data, and spatial analysis.
Assist in developing GIS standards, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain and share geospatial data.
Provide technical support and training to City staff on GIS tools and applications.
Document workflows, metadata, and data management practices.
Evaluate GIS trends and make recommendations to the Planning and Development Services Director and City Engineer.
Interpret regulations, plats, as-builts, field notes, and other documents for accuracy and use in GIS.
Provide internal and external customer service.
Design, develop, and maintain complex web-mapping applications using configurable and custom solutions, programming languages, object-oriented design, ArcGIS tools, and business-system integrations via APIs.
Maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with City departments and cross-functional teams.