IT Geospatial Analyst (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$29 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the IT Geospatial Analyst creates, maintains, displays, and updates a comprehensive geospatial information system. The position supports geospatial requests for Austin Parks and Recreation divisions, including Cemeteries, Aquatics, Community Recreation, Centralized Programs, and Natural Resource Programs. Projects may include mapping, providing geographic changes, and assisting with maintenance of the department’s GIS digital database. The role produces and analyzes data from various sources to create datasets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards. It supports geospatial data management and application development, researches and interprets source records, analyzes business processes, responds to information requests, and contributes to IT policies, governance, standards, and security. The position also installs software releases and upgrades and communicates with IT staff, vendors, and users. The position is based at Austin Memorial Park, with work and training initially at Springwood Parks. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; work during special events, evenings, weekends, holidays, and city emergencies may be required. Remote work may be available after the probationary period under the City of Austin Flexible Work policy. The role may involve travel among work locations and outdoor work in varied weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements

Two years of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job; experience may substitute for education for up to two years.
Knowledge of basic programming and scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
Knowledge of mapping principles and practices, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
Knowledge of basic database design principles.
Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting languages and automation tools.
Ability to analyze automation needs and recommend data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, aerial photography, and orthophotography.
Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
Ability to identify customer needs accurately and take appropriate steps to address them.
Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions to difficult or complex problems.
Ability to become familiar quickly with emerging technologies and identify trends as well as isolated events.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 20 pounds and adapting to activities such as walking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, stretching, and reaching.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, including inclement conditions, and in confined spaces; tolerate extreme temperatures and equipment-related fumes, oils, gases, and mists.
Ability to communicate, respond, and work with participants’ needs and safety issues, and tolerate loud noise associated with recreational activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience editing, analyzing, and maintaining data with ArcGIS, ESRI programs, or similar GIS application software suites.
Experience using GIS software for parkland and park-like settings.
Proficiency in geospatial editing and analysis using ESRI ArcMap in ArcGIS Desktop in an environment with multiple or simultaneous editors.
Experience using ESRI Workflow Manager for analysis and quality control.
Experience reading and researching site plans, surveys, and property records.
Experience interpreting ordinances, rules, and standard operating procedures.
Experience analyzing data to inform program and project planning.
Experience working with community stakeholders on behalf of a governmental or corporate entity.
Experience communicating with diverse audiences verbally, in writing, and through presentations.
Skill in selecting and using appropriate training or instructional methods when learning or teaching new concepts.
Ability to recognize and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
Ability to build and maintain trust and confidence through consistency and reliability.
Ability to share thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and data to create shared understanding and to view the big picture.

Responsibilities

Produce and analyze data from various sources to create datasets, cartographic layouts, and reports according to specifications and standards.
Assist with geospatial data management, including modifying elements and assigning privileges.
Assist with or perform geospatial application programming, including design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification.
Research and interpret source records and documents.
Analyze business processes, develop alternatives, and make recommendations.
Respond to information requests from internal and external customers.
Assist in creating, publishing, implementing, and improving IT policies, governance, standards, and security.
Install software releases and upgrades, including researching, testing, and implementing geospatial technology.
Communicate and coordinate with IT staff, vendors, and user communities.
Address geospatial requests and perform GIS projects, including mapping, geographic changes, and GIS digital database maintenance.