GIS Analyst

The Town of Parker•Parker, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for formulating Geographic Information Systems applications to satisfy requests for products or service and may also be responsible for system administration of both software and hardware, including maintenance and installation. The Town of Parker is proud to serve its community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization. Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning, computer science, geology, or a related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience with GIS.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
Knowledge of GIS principles, theories, and methods.
Knowledge of software project management methods.
Knowledge of complex spatial databases.
Knowledge of database management concepts and structures.
Knowledge of computer software and ESRI GIS software products.
Skill in managing projects, timelines, project budgets, and project status.
Skills in problem-solving and taking initiative.
Ability to coordinate activities and establish/maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to provide written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to explore GIS methods and determine their relevance/effectiveness of the Town’s goals.
Ability to implement philosophies, methods, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintains spatial and tabular data using standard industry tools; collects, compiles, deciphers, and calculates data from various internal and external sources.
Manages projects related to municipal development, stormwater infrastructure, and roadway maintenance including impervious surface calculations, Governmental Accounting Standards Board functions, Highway Users Tax Fund functions and pavement surface calculations.
Conducts research and oversees the implementation of GIS systems including map conversion, data design, digitizing, analysis, and modeling.
Performs system and process analytics, makes recommendations to ensure assigned projects and initiatives are successful.
Prepares electronic data, mapping templates, graphic displays, physical and electronic maps, and photographs for internal and external customers.
Develops methodology, designs, and implements desktop and/or web-based applications, produces data products to meet the needs of clients, and interprets results of related analyses.
Provides support and customer training for desktop software, web-based and mobile applications, and data editing functions.
Prepares functional description of the GIS system including application specification, identification of user interfaces, documentation of data sources, database design, data flow diagrams, project cost, schedule planning and reporting resource requirements.
Develops and implements procedures for data maintenance and data quality assurance.
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepares for application development, system hardware communication and software configuration plans including migration plans needed to accommodate application requirements over time.
Performs other duties as assigned.