GIS Analyst III

GIS Analyst III (Department of Public Works)

GIS Analyst I - Labor Grade 114 / Pay Range: $23.18 - $32.67

GIS Analyst II - Labor Grade 117 / Pay Range: $26.84 - $37.83

GIS Analyst III - Labor Grade 118 / Pay Range: $27.25 - $38.42

*This position is a developmental position and may be filled at the GIS Analyst I (114), GIS Analyst II (117) or GIS Analyst III (118)

SUMMARY

The GIS Analyst position works under the supervision of the Director, Drainage Operations, while coordinating work efforts with the Data Analytics Department. The incumbent utilizes the GIS Software Development Engineering (SDE) environment to create and deploy solutions in order to optimize the use of our Ascension Parish Geographic Information System.

MAJOR DUTIES

· Interacts with APG employees and constituents to ensure optimal use of GIS system and database control

· Works with APG employees responsible for maintaining and updating GIS data

· Oversees the production of maps, charts, and other GIS related data for sale and distribution to

· both the Public and the AP governmental offices

· Provides advanced GIS data analytics that result in map-based reports used by parish offices

· Assists with the collecting, updating, and importing of GIS related data such as CAD, Parcel, and

· Spatial Data from various internal and external data sources

· Assist in maintaining and creating GIS web maps

· Provides technical assistance to the IT technical staff

· Trains APG and other agencies and end users in GIS applications

· Manages of ArcGIS online accounts, SDE geospatial database, and GIS web applications

· Performs general field survey duties as needed utilizing ArcGIS and GIS software

· Gathers, interprets, and uses complex data to develop actionable steps to improve processes and optimize results

· Responsible for work order system

· Administers GPS (Global Positioning System) for the East Ascension Drainage Department

· Conducts field exercises utilizing GPS equipment to pinpoint coordinates and measurements for various parcels, road, structures, and vegetation

· Must be able to operate equipment including, but not limited to the following: Parish vehicle, boat and motor, programmable GPS Unit, hand tools, field equipment, and safety equipment

· Knowledgeable in accessing Google maps, provides maps, updates asset data, and does spatial queries as requested

· Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Full Performance Level Minimum Qualification Requirements – Labor Grade 118

• Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Geography, Design Drafting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Science (CIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Technology (IT) or other related programs and (2) years or higher-level, directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 118 level.
• Combined Secondary Education and Experience: (6) years combined progressively higher-level education (post high school) leading to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and higher-level, directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 118 level.
• Experience: (6) years’ higher-level, directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 118 level.

Developmental Level Minimum Qualification Requirements – Labor Grade 117

· Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent and (5) years directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 117 level.

· Combined Secondary Education and Experience: A combination totaling (5) years of progressively higher-level education (post high school) leading to a bachelor’s degree_ and_ directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 117 level.

· Experience: (5) years directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 117 level.

Developmental Level Minimum Qualification Requirements – Labor Grade 114

· Education: An associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or university is fully qualifying for the 114 level.

· Combined Secondary Education and Experience: (2) years combined progressively higher-level education (post high school) leading to an associate’s degree_ and_ directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 114 level.

· Experience: (2) years’ directly related experience is fully qualifying for the 114 level.

*Official transcripts are required upon appointment if utilized to meet qualification requirements.

LICENSES AND CARTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, Louisiana state driver’s license.

· The incumbent is subject to a pre-employment physical and drug test with random drug testing thereafter.

· Any technical certificates in GIS, Database, or Data Analytics are a plus. Emphasis in ESRI and SQL Server Products.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

· Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC)

· Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families

· 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government

· $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee

· Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· Background Investigation

· Drug and Alcohol Screen

· Pre-Employment Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.25 - $38.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $33