What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Town of Little Elm?
- This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring incentive **
Under general direction of the GIS Manager, the GIS Analyst develops, maintains and updates various data layers, and databases in the Town’s geographic information system, prepares maps and projects as directed. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation. These values are the foundation of the organization.
Education/Training/Experience
- B.S. degree in Geography, Computer Science or related field or related experience.
- 3 years’ minimum experience working with ESRI ArcGIS Suite of mapping applications.
- Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD, and Trimble GPS unit.
- Experience with SQL Server queries, scripting languages and/or Arcade is a plus.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, MVR check, and polygraph test.
- Must possess valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
- Must be bondable.
- Valid Texas Operator’s Driver’s License
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisor and other personnel.
- Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to carry out instructions and work independently for field operations
- Ability to comprehend complex policies, procedures, regulations, organizational structures etc. in a short timeframe.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Primarily office environment, but field work to locate assets with GPS is expected.
Essential Job Functions
- Create maps and analytics, using GIS software (ArcGIS Pro 3.x, AGOL, Enterprise) or other related software.
- Conduct research to locate and obtain existing databases.
- Analyze geographic relationships among varying data types and projections.
- Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, aerial photography, and existing maps. Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required output and assist in developing applications.
- Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
- Enter new map data through use of digitizing or by coordinate geometry using the principles of cartography.
- Maintains the quality of metadata repository/data dictionary by adding, modifying, and deleting data.
- Operate and maintain GIS system software, and use GPS for field work.
- Ability to read and understand utility plans a plus.
- Present information to users and answer questions.
- Continually updates skills and knowledge to maintain a high level of proficiency in the latest technologies in GIS.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
- Perform research, compile, and analyze data for special projects and reports as directed by the GIS Manager, along with interacting effectively with town personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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