What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at City of Wilmington?
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.
- Produces maps and documents by reviewing data and analyses, updating and modifying system information, collaborating with departments, and disseminating information.
- Creates and manages geospatial information by determining end users and information to be included, assessing methods of query, determining the best manner for presentation and layout, and providing technical expertise.
- Creates, processes, and manages geospatial data using GIS techniques by designing and creating geospatial datasets, and ensuring accurate and precise data.
- Completes various transportation projects resulting in short and long-range transportation studies, researching, collecting, and analyzing data, assisting with project analysis, prioritization, sub-area studies, etc.
- Assisting with planning studies for roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, rail, etc.
- Developing and implementing updates for each of the WMPO's 20 unique datasets.
- Maintaining the organization's online GIS mapping portal for better public access to several key WMPO transportation datasets.
- Developing and implementing a technical assistance plan to address data needs from member jurisdictions through on-site technical support with transportation datasets and mapping.
- Compiling, analyzing, and organizing data into understandable formats to prepare and distribute reports used by management to identify trends.
- Utilizing applications and technology to create models, run reports, and maintain data to perform analysis for the planning and modification of resource distribution to continually support demands for service and to support business functions.
- Supporting other WMPO staff in existing conditions review/data analysis through GIS support for transportation plan and transportation project development.
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
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.
