What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Services GIS Analyst position at City of Kalamazoo, MI?
Salary : $66,586.00 Annually
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-00016
Department : Public Services Stockbridge
Division : Public Services Records
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description / Distinguishing Features
The Public Services GIS Analyst is responsible for supporting all Public Service Department GIS needs. The specialist reports directly to the GIS and Asset Collections Manager. they also will work closely with the Records and Asset Manager and the GIS Senior System Analyst and who verify edits and are responsible for versioning. The Public Services GIS Analyst updates and maintains Public Services GIS feature layers including hyperlinks to engineering drawings and / or records related to traffic signal, water, wastewater, storm water, street, and plant facilities. Works with GIS and Asset Collections Manager to coordinate departmental use and participation in IT department's city-wide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and City's overall data / records management system.
Examples of Duties
A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Works jointly on projects to ensure that all GIS and mapping needs are fulfilled, and asset updates are sent to the GIS Administrator in a timely manner.
- Assists in collecting and maintaining georeferenced Public Service assets including public services feature datasets, hyperlinked and attached records, and GIS networks.
- Support street, sanitary, and water engineers with GIS needs for CIPs.
- Work with GIS and Asset Collections Manager, GIS Senior System Analyst and Senior System Analyst - Program Manager on Lucity / GIS maintenance.
- Learn data collection standards using tablets and GNSS equipment, and help train engineering techs, water and sewer operators, inspectors, interns, and all others who will be collecting georeferenced assets.
- Work in the field to capture data on large projects using a variety of collection tools including drones and GNSS equipment.
- Assist the GIS and Asset Collections Manager and to meet departmental needs for current and future grant funded projects and applications.
- Aid in the capture and processing of orthorectified image layers using drone survey techniques and photogrammetry software for base maps and special project needs.
- Produce maps and graphics for Public Services departmental divisions.
- Perform other related duties, as necessary.
Essential Qualifications
Acceptable Training and Experience
The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.
The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website :
Please note : these benefits are subject to change.
Do you have a Bachelors Degree or a degree in a related field?
Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License?
Do you have experience with Microsoft Office applications?
Do you have a minimum of 4 years' experience working with asset databases and GIS preferably in a municipal utility environment? Explain.
Do you have knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems? Explain.
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Salary : $66,586
