What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Administrator- Analyst position at Houston-Galveston Area Council?
About Houston-Galveston Area Council
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than7million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.
We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I bedoing?
ü GIS Administration : Administer enterprise GIS systems, provide technical support to GIS users, troubleshoot common GIS software and data issues, and off guidance on data retrieval and usage.
ü Data Management : Organize, store, and maintain geospatial data (both raster and vector) enforcing consistency and proper metadata documentation.
ü Cloud Deployment & Infrastructure Management : Deploy and maintain GIS infrastructure such as ArcGIS Enterprise in a cloud environment.
ü ArcGIS Online and Server Management : Manage the Agency's ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Datahub systems including account and content management.
ü Collaborate Across Teams : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including those involved in transportation, environmental modeling, and socio-economic modeling, to ensure the data products they produce and consume are up to date.
KeyQualifications
ü Experience with the ESRI GIS Platform : Proven experience using and managing products in the ESRI software suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
ü Programming Skills : Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python and SQL for data and user management automation.
ü Collaborative and Communication Skills : Strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
ü Problem-Solving and Innovation : Ability to continuously learn, test and adopt new technologies.
Do you have...
ü A Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline such as Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, educational institutions, or in roles that involve data visualization, GIS, or related duties.
Preferred Qualifications
ü A Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
ü Practical experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and cloud environments.
Expected Hiring Salary Range
70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
