IT Geospatial Analyst Senior

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this role creates, maintains, displays, and updates a comprehensive geospatial information system. It supports Austin Watershed Protection's geospatial systems by creating and maintaining spatial data, maps, and related tools used for watershed planning, infrastructure work, and environmental programs. The role helps turn raw geospatial data into clear information that staff can use for daily operations and long-term planning. The position also performs core GIS duties such as managing datasets, supporting GIS applications, running analyses, and responding to data requests. It works with IT staff, program staff, as well as outside partners to keep data accurate, maintain standards, and help ensure geospatial tools function reliably.

Requirements

Knowledge of programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
Knowledge of basic database design principles.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting programming languages and automation tools.
Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
Ability to view the big picture.
Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data analytics and geospatial analysis including working with spatial and tabular data; performing analyses such as trend or spatial analysis, using tools such as GIS software, SQL Python, or other data analysis and visualization platforms to generate actionable insights.
Experience developing and delivering data products such as dashboards, maps, reports, or presentations, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience analyzing infrastructure or environmental data to identify trends, support maintenance planning, or inform projects and/or resources.
Experience developing, modifying or automating geospatial workflows using Python, FME, or other scripting languages and Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tools.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and/or performs data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges.
Performs programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications.
Analyzes data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards.
Researches and interprets source records and documents.
Performs business process analysis, develops alternatives, and makes recommendations.
Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers.
Assists with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security.
Installs new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology.
Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.