GIS Analyst

City of Minneapolis•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parking and Traffic Division of Minneapolis Public Works is hiring a GIS Analyst to support division operations and a grant-funded project to improve curbside management systems. The project will use technology and data to improve access to on-street parking and loading spaces and modernize how the City collects, stores, visualizes, and shares curb data. Funding is secured through December 2028; additional funding after the grant expires may be sought but is not guaranteed. Working with the project manager, the GIS Analyst will lead efforts to build and maintain GIS-based data capabilities and support open data initiatives. The role coordinates work across City departments and third-party technology vendors and provides enterprise GIS data, systems, analysis, and implementation support. The position currently works on-site only.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, a closely related field, or equivalent.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience applying GIS technology to support decision-making and public-policy formulation, including applying GIS to business solutions.
Thorough knowledge of municipal government, City service delivery activities and processes, and the interactions and workflows among departments.
Experience applying technology in support of public-sector operations.
Ability to perform spatial and data analysis to support planning, policy, and operational decisions.
In-depth knowledge and use of ESRI technology.
Thorough knowledge of geoprocessing, cartographic design, and cartographic principles and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of data conversion, translation, and transfer techniques, and of work planning, scheduling, measurement, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, oral and written communication, analytical, marketing, management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and prepare and deliver presentations.
Applicants must attach an updated resume; applications without one will be considered incomplete.
Applicants who are asked to authorize a background or qualifications check must sign the informed consent form to remain under consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide enterprise GIS spatial data, including leadership, management, industry best practices, and quality assurance and quality control.
Build and manage a comprehensive, spatially enabled curb inventory of curb regulations, signage, and related assets using ESRI tools and the Curb and Mobility Data Specifications (CDS and MDS).
Design and oversee the GIS technical environment, including software, hardware, systems products, and priorities for the GIS enterprise network.
Help maintain an enterprise business model that enables departments to use GIS effectively to improve public access and City service delivery.
Support implementation of business solutions through strategic use of GIS technology.
Deploy spatial solutions using GIS software and web applications.
Oversee enterprise data management, including institutionalizing data stewardship.
Assist departments in documenting business processes and assess the technology and costs of migrating those processes to supported business tools.
Provide complex GIS analysis for City departments and the general public.
Research and implement new GIS technology releases, including system analysis, detailed project plans, migration planning, training plans, and support plans.
Manage project consultants to ensure contract scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and quality requirements are met.
Participate in research applying GIS in municipal government.