What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at City of Wilmington, NC?
Location : Wilmington, NC
Job Type : Full Time-Regular
Job Number : 24-00408
Department : WMPO
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings : Driving History Check
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Drug Screen
Hiring Salary : $52,085.28 - $67,732.08
Full Salary Range : $52,085.28 - $83,352.36
Working Hours : Scheduled days and hours are Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Ability to work occasional nights and / or weekends.
- Hybrid availability (work from home, alternative hours) available after 90 days and upon approval by manager.
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
The purpose of this position is to manage and analyze geospatial data and information for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (WMPO) planning area. The position serves an integral role in the long-range transportation planning efforts of the WMPO by managing geospatial data and providing visually rich materials for community engagement. These efforts serve the WMPO's mission of driving transportation decisions to improve safety, connectivity, economic development, and quality of life in the Wilmington region. This is accomplished by designing geospatially-enabled databases, analyzing and processing data to create reports, supporting long-range planning efforts, and producing static maps and web mapping applications.
Typical Tasks
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geographic Information systems, Surveying or related field.
Experience :
One (1) year of professional experience in managing and analyzing geospatial data using ESRI software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Other Requirements :
Valid Driver's License
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Exerts up to 10 lbs., occasionally or negligible weights frequently.
WORKING CONDITIONS : This position generally requires work to primarily be performed in an office setting.
Our Core Values :
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement : Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer :
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes :
Applicant Status Updates : After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and / or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage : a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement :
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually
Miscellaneous :
Note : The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
I understand that for my application to be considered, I must thoroughly complete the work experience and education portions of the application form to demonstrate my qualifications for this job. Entering "N / A' or "See Resume / Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
How many years of relational database administration, statistical analysis and / or geographic information systems experience do you have?
Please identify the company / agency / organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note : These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N / A' or "See Resume / Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
Which best describes your highest level of education?
Do you understand that if hired, you may have to occasionally work nights and / or weekends?
The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.
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Salary : $52,085 - $83,352
