GIS Analyst
About The Position
The GIS Analyst is an intermediate-level professional position in the Environmental Services Department, working under the general direction of the GIS Administrator. The role requires considerable knowledge of analytical processes for manipulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in support of water, wastewater, and solid waste system operations. The analyst creates and changes map and data layers, performs data quality assurance and quality control, conducts routine geospatial analysis and reporting, and provides intermediate technical support and problem resolution for GIS users and internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in GIS or a closely related field, plus four years of relevant work experience, training, and/or experience; or alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in automating GIS data creation, conversion, geoprocessing, and advanced cartographic map design and production.
- Compile, analyze, plan, and program to provide solutions.
- Analyze and represent complex geospatial data in maps, and assist in developing models, methods, and procedures to automate routine spatial analysis.
- Prepare customized output products, including paper, electronic, and web maps; reports; charts; graphs; and tables.
- Perform GIS data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
- Organize and audit metadata, and prepare system standard specifications and documentation for new data features.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and integrating GPS technology and mobile applications to improve the spatial accuracy of data used for sanitary and water utilities infrastructure.
- Write and develop data-collection procedures, verify information downloads and integration with existing records, and ensure data accuracy.
- Provide guidance and customer support to GIS users and training for custom GIS applications.
- Assist in providing production-specific direction, specialized training, and quality control of work performed by interns, temporary personnel, and other contracted or assigned personnel working on the County's GIS database.
- Participate on technical teams for GIS groups as directed on special projects involving county interests.
- Develop special GIS maps and analyses using GIS data for special reports, presentations, and intergovernmental proposals.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
