GIS Analyst

City of Cedar Hill • 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX

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About The Position

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a skilled and innovative GIS Analyst to support the City's geographic information systems and advance data-driven decision making across the organization. The GIS Division is committed to bringing geospatial data capabilities to all customers by providing accurate data, analysis, applications, mapping exhibits, and other geographic solutions. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst is responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of GIS data as well as management of GIS platforms and other routine geospatial processing tasks that are assigned. Primary duties include capturing and editing spatial and attribute data, creating maps using ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online, and assisting with Enterprise GIS setup. The GIS Analyst will also perform a variety of technical and skilled tasks in the operation of the City’s GIS with their main concentration on 911 address data management, planning, engineering, and utility GIS data. The position reports to the GIS Manager and does not supervise others within the department.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited college, university, or technical institution) with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems.
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the knowledge or abilities to perform assigned work will also be evaluated.
• Advanced or thorough knowledge of GIS, computer-aided drafting, and GPS operation including data creation, data processing, and map production, using any combination of ESRI products and extensions.
• At least three years of experience in the application and implementation of GIS with practical experience in the following: ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, and SDE/SQL geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with the following programming languages: Python, HTML5, SQL, FME, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
• Familiarity with ESRI Local Government Solutions.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver’s License or obtain one within thirty days of hire.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal GIS-related experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced analytical support for various GIS and related technology projects across the city; assists in the planning, management, and implementation of projects, budgets, policies, training.
• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests from City departments, as well as internal and external customers regarding questions, concerns, and requests for assistance and information in a timely and professional manner.
• Responsible for creating, editing, managing, and maintaining the City’s GIS data including but not limited to data collection, input, and linkages of information/images into GIS and Asset Management System.
• Assists the GIS Manager in setting up and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise systems including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Enterprise Geodatabases and web services consumed by various GIS applications.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining web-based GIS products such as web maps, story maps, dashboards etc. and their associated data, and crafting marketing campaigns with GIS.
• Use attribute rules, python, & other programming languages to automate GIS tasks.
• Responsible for “As-Built” record drawing archiving and ensuring new data are added to the GIS utility network.
• Provides the public, consultants, and other agencies with access to the as-builts or digital data as needed.
• Responsible for assisting Public Safety with GIS needs (Incident Dashboards, Crime Mapping, Floor Plans)
• Responsible for updating the Planning department’s online products (Interactive Zoning map, development dashboard, etc.).
• Supports departments with Location Maps, Notifications, and other maps.
• Provides technical support in GIS best practices and procedures, and ESRI software.
• Collects, verifies, and updates the City’s map including but not limited to roads, structures, street centerlines, utilities, zoning districts, property parcels, taxation, and CCN’s.
• Regular attendance is required.

What This Job Offers

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