GIS Analyst

Duties

1). Undertake data analyses and data conversion.
2). Develop and manage quality control procedures.
3). Provide support for cartographic design and high quality map production.
4). Diagnose and "troubleshoot" problems experienced with the use of GIS and
related software.
5). Coordinate the acquisition of new spatial data and supervise the integration of
these data into the organization's GIS.
6). Perform spatial analyses and creating information products from the GIS and
related software and subsystems.
7). Coordinate GIS activities with technicians.
8). Design and implement training plans.
9). Consult with users in identification of new data/software requirements.
10). Support users.
11). Design, develop, test, document and certify applications, programs and system
functionality.
12). Manage individual data and application development projects.
13). Provide support for data conversion, system integration and systems
applications development and implementation.
14). Prepare project plans, and direct vendor (consultants) and internal project
teams to accomplish plan task in order to meet user/data.software
requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1). Ability to perform project tasks ands meet deadlines. provide support to different
city departments, master the knowledge of application development, interpretation
of high complex GIS data, modeling and system architectural design, as well as,
other area of GIS operations which equate to at least two (2) to five (5) years
experience as an analyst .

2). Bachelor and.or Master Degree in related areas of geography, geosciences,
geology, surveying, planning, environmental studies, engineering, computer
sciences and geographical information systems.

3). This ability and experience may be acquired by any combination of training
courses including online training, seminars, workshops or any formal training
course that counts toward CEU hours for Professional GIS Certification.

Physical Requirements: Tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-30 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Jobs must be performed with or without accommodations

Work Environment: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.