DWM GIS Analyst (AIM)
About The Position
This is a full-time, professional level position within the Geographic Information System function of the Department of Watershed Management, City of Atlanta. GIS Analyst leverages geospatial and GPS resources to collect data, create maps, perform technical research, spatial analysis, and produce graphic reports. The planning and support of simultaneous tasks and GIS projects with a committed approach to teamwork, interpersonal skills, and collaboration is essential for this role. GIS Analysts are both subject matter experts and cross-functional leaders. The candidate should have the technical agility, focus, and flexibility to work independently and in a group environment and may act as departmental liaison with other internal agencies. Receives nominal guidance regarding workflow, projects, and objectives. Assigned tasks are typically executed individually with periodic team collaboration.
Requirements
- Highly skilled in GIS principles, concepts, methodology, and technical skills
- Extensive experience with ESRI ArcGIS Suite; Pro, Online, & mobile Applications
- Proficient with shapefiles, geodatabases, feature layers, web maps, instant apps, feature layers, coordinate systems, projections, SDE environment editing, spatial analysis, and cartographic schema
- Strong analytical skills, quantitative skills, and ability to conceptualize and interpret spatial data
- Able to think critically, abstractly and resolve most issues without escalation
- Demonstrates initiative, a cooperative nature, and contributes to team dynamic
- Innovative, organized and detail oriented when managing multiple priorities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Able to lead, train and support less experienced staff
- Acts with a well-developed professional business acumen
- Self-motivated with initiative and commitment to learning/growth opportunities
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Two (2) years of specific GIS work experience
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Five (5) years of experience
Responsibilities
- Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes geospatial data
- Performs, designs, and implements advanced analysis methods
- Investigates & interprets survey maps/plats
- Produces shapefiles and CAD files for data distribution
- Creates digitized GIS maps observing cartographic methods
- Responds to general inquiries from peers & interdepartmental staff
- Follows established work methods, timetables, performance standards
- Completes assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner
- Assists with updates to operating procedures
- Follows standards set forth in Data Sharing process
- May train users in the implementation of a new system
- May present ideas in front of small to medium sized groups
- May act as a lead to peers, interns, or consultant staff
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
