GIS Analyst - Department of Transportation
About The Position
A GIS Analyst uses GIS technologies and practices to develop, coordinate and convert complex geo-databases and performs complex spatial analysis or leads others in the development and analysis of complex spatial projects to support GIS initiatives in the City of Baltimore. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. The incumbent in this class receives general supervision from a technical superior. The employee in this class works a conventional workweek that includes being on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week due to emergency situations. Work is performed in an office setting where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion in lifting and moving large boxes of paper and documents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with Geographic Information Systems coursework.
- One (1) year of experience working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling and spatial analysis.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems concepts, procedures and applications.
- Knowledge of GIS spatial application development techniques.
- Knowledge of functional and technical requirements for GIS hardware and software.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Word and File Transfer Protocol computer software programs.
- Ability to analyze user needs, processes and procedures for GIS applications.
- Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
- Skill in manipulating spatial data, software commands, data editing, accuracy determination, digitizing, scanning, plotting, data acquisition and general computer operation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate and convert complex geo-databases.
- Perform complex spatial analysis or lead others in the development and analysis of complex spatial projects to support GIS initiatives.
- Coordinate the operations and activities of a complex governmental GIS program.
- Assemble GIS reports and related documents.
- Train others.
Benefits
- Medical
- Prescription drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Optional life
- AD&D
- FSA plans
- Wellness programs
- Support groups
- Workshops
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
