Transportation Operations - GIS Analyst III or IV

Texas Department of Transportation•Houston, TX

About The Position

GIS Analyst III: Performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. GIS Analyst IV: Performs advance geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation related activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Serves as Lead Worker or Project Leader. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
2 years using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
4 years using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Responsibilities

May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
Collects global positioning system (GPS) data and converts GPS data into GIS datasets.
Conducts mapping research to ensure accurate use of data and resolve conflicting information.
Creates, maintains and updates GIS databases and cartographic products using the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software.
Develops and maintains links between attributes and other databases.
Creates and updates documentation including standard operating procedures, project plans, wiki pages, metadata, etc.
Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.
Generates reports and produces graphic products.
Represents the organization at meetings and other forums.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Plans and proposes projects to management; creates project plans.
Oversees or manages the identification, gathering and compilation of required geographic and tabular data from various public and private sources.
Oversees or manages the entry and validation of data into the enterprise database management system.
Oversees or manages the creation and production of cartographic map products, web mapping applications, and ArcGIS Online maps and services.
Manages large-scale, established projects.
Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.
Follows documented workflows, standard operating procedures and best practices to consistently produce high-quality data with minimal errors or corrections.
Converts CAD and other map formats into ArcGIS formats.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.