GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST(Cityworks-Asset Management Program)

Salary : $67,283.84 - $104,295.78 Annually

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FP011-04-U616

Department : Public Works

Division : 06BI Utilities Engineer

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an GIS Analyst to support the technical needs of the City's existing and expanding GIS asset inventory of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure including, but not limited to, performing maintenance and update of GIS data, supporting data conversion from Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to GIS and GIS to Cityworks®, conducting spatial analysis, map creation, and automating repetitive tasks.

The ideal candidate will work with users to understand GIS hardware, software, and data issues; takes appropriate action to correct problems by performing diagnostics, researching solution to problems, interacting and conferring with vendors to provide solutions.

This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefits purposes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the Citywide administration of the enterprise GIS
• Conducts studies of City departments and their sub-components to identify and implement added value uses of GIS and other location-based technologies
• Supports the technical data science and data analytics needs of City departments, particularly those associated with data of a geographic nature
• Provides GIS-based analysis and reports to City departments
• Provides GIS mapping services to City departments
• Create scripts and tools for automating tasks and workflows
• Provides ongoing software and data support to users of GIS software in City departments, including formal and informal training, and also to include software installation and responding to technical support issues
• Designs and implements data schemas for the City's enterprise GIS database and for specific GIS solutions
• Updates data in the City's enterprise GIS database
• Participates in collaborative efforts to implement map-based solutions with sub-functions that include establishing requirements, formulating project plans, and managing timelines for implementation
• Designs and implements map-based solutions, many of which may be interactive solutions built using web technologies
• Implements configurable Esri application and solution templates.
• Creates and updates Esri web services
• Operates professional grade GPS equipment and associated software for field data capture, field verification, and field inventory.
• Trains users in customer departments on the use of professional grade GPS equipment and associated software.
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefits purposes.

Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Experience with Cityworks®

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and / or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

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HOW TO APPLY / VETERAN INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible as your responses will be rated as to how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT refer to your resume. Failure to provide complete answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N / A. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.

What is the highest level of education you have obtained from an accredited college or university in computer science, information processing, geography, engineering, mathematics, urban and regional planning, or a closely related field?

If you possess a Master's Degree, please indicate the area of focus, institution, and date received. If not, enter, "None".

How many years of experience do you possess in the GIS field, which includes experience in developing and implementing GIS software applications using Esri's ArcGIS?

Indicate your years of experience in the GIS field, which includes experience in developing and implementing GIS software applications using Esri's ArcGIS, which qualifies you for this position. Be sure to include the name of your employer and the dates during which you gained this experience. Do not state, "see resume".

Do you have any experience with creating ESRI geodatabases containing attribution(i.e. consequence of failure, likelihood of failure, remaining useful life) for underground assets?

Please explain in detail your answer to question #6.

Using the rating scale 1-5 (1 being no experience and 5 being you are a subject matter expert) describe any experience you have with Asset management as it relates to Water, Wastewater or Sewer?

Required Question

Salary : $67,284 - $104,296