Geographic Information Systems Specialist II

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk seeks a GIS Programmer to analyze, design, code, test, and implement GIS applications for municipal needs. You will prepare documentation, train staff, and support users while developing and maintaining GIS web applications.

Requirements include 2 years GIS programming experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with 3 years in GIS programming. Proficiency with SAS/SPSS and ERDAS Imagine is expected; experience with AUTOCAD 2020, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop/Illustrator, and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in GIS programming.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, IT, Transportation, Engineering, or equivalent (preferred).
• Three (3) years of experience as a GIS Programmer (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conducts the analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation of Geographic Information System applications.
• Prepares system documentation and provides training to staff on system utilization.
• Develops and maintains website and GIS internet applications; assists users and upgrades applications.

Skills

GIS programming

SAS/SPSS proficiency

R Programming

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/IT/Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD 2020

3D Studio Max

Photoshop/Illustrator

ERDAS Imagine

Atlas ti

STRAVA

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Conducts the analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation of Geographic Information System applications. Prepares system documentation. Provides training to staff on system utilization. Offers assistance to users in their general use of all GIS software.

Develops and tests programs by writing the needed programs in the appropriate language, doing unit and system testing, recruiting and assisting users to perform final testing, designing customized systema, determining databases, screens, inputs and outputs, creating prototype, and modifying design at user's direction.

Performs system support by analyzing requirements, researching possible package solutions and methods, discussing possible in-house solutions with users and supervisors, implementing the applications, providing written documentation, conducting workshops, maintaining applications, providing technical support, upgrading and/or enhancing the applications, providing information, and working with team members to implement new products and services.

Develops and maintains website and GIS internet applications by designing and planning content, layout and organization and maintaining and troubleshooting the site and its applications. Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Required

• Two (2) years of experience in GIS programming.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Information Technology, Transportation, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience as a GIS Programmer.
• Proficiency with SAS/SPSS Statistical and GIS 10.6.2 Pro software.
• Experience working with a municipality in transportation or utilities.
• Proficiency with the following programs is highly desired: AUTOCAD 2020/3D Studio Max, Photoshop/Illustrator, ERDAS Imagine, R Programming, Atlas ti, and STRAVA.

Work Schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30PM (Monday – Friday) 40hrs/wk.