Geographic Information Systems Analyst

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) seeks a GIS/ CAD specialist with a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience to design, develop, customize, install and train CAD, GIS and database applications. The role emphasizes GPS and GIS mapping and coordination with MARTA’s AVL and scheduling systems.

The ideal candidate will lead GIS-related projects, geo-code time points, stops and routes, and ensure data integrity across enterprise systems while representing the authority on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Cartography or related field.
• At least five years designing and implementing CAD, GIS and database applications.
• Strong GPS and GIS mapping knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Supports AVL route surveys to ensure route data integrity.
• Supports route development in Fixed-Route scheduling system.
• Geo-codes all time points, stops, routes and patterns.
• Ensures geo data flows to AVL via interface with Scheduling.
• Monitors enterprise geo-spatial data policies and standards.
• Manages base map acquisition and maintenance across the Authority.
• Represents MARTA externally on GIS issues.
• Coordinates deployment of spatial applications with IT.
• Performs installation and training for spatial IT projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS

GPS

CAD

Database applications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or GIS or related field

Tools

Trapeze

NTCIP

GML

SVG

XML

.NET environments

GIS software

Job description

SUMMARY

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography or related field. Five years’ experience in the design, development, customization, installation and training of CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), GIS (Geographic Information System) and database applications required. Must possess a strong knowledge of GPS and GIS computerized mapping skills to include the use of personal computers and their related software (analytical, database, spreadsheets and word processing). Knowledge of GIS with a focus on GEO (Global Earth Observation) database management, Trapeze, MARTA’s scheduling, trip planning and Bus Communication/AVL and Trapeze program desired. Previous project leadership experience is preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.

The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interview and/or competency assessments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports initial and on-going Route Surveys of the AVL system to ensure the integrity of the route survey information for Bus on time performance.
• Supports initial and on-going Route development in the Fixed-Route scheduling system.
• Has responsibility to geo-code all time points, stops, routes and patterns in the scheduling system.
• Completes all steps to ensure the geo information will flow to the AVL system via the interface between AVL system and Scheduling system
• Monitors and reports systems for the compliance of enterprise-wide geo-spatial data policies and standards enabling the Authority to operate more efficiently
• Manages a base map acquisition and maintenance environment for use across the Authority
• Represents the authority externally concerning GIS issues
• Performs all manual interface/integration activities currently performed by Information Technology Systems between MARTA's scheduling, trip planning and AVL system
• Performs and/or coordinates installation, training and other activities involved in the deployment of spatial applications that IT has either acquired or developed
• Performs other duties as assigned

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced skills with Trapeze, industry GIS applications, .net environments, ITS, NTCIP, SDTS, GML, SVG and XML applications required.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.