GIS Analyst

City-of-Cedar-Hill,-Tx; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst to support its geographic information systems and drive data‑driven decision making across the organization. The GIS Division delivers accurate data, analysis, mapping exhibits, and geospatial solutions to internal teams and external partners.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining GIS data, managing ArcGIS Pro/Online/Enterprise platforms, and assisting with 911 address data, planning, engineering, and utility GIS tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in GIS.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS, CAD, and GPS with ESRI products.
• 3+ years of GIS experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, and SDE/SQL geodatabases.
• Experience with Python, HTML5, SQL, FME, and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Familiarity with ESRI Local Government Solutions; municipal GIS experience preferred.
• Must have a TX driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to read civil engineering drawings and interpret GIS data.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced GIS analysis and project support across the city, including planning and budgeting support.
• Responds to internal/external stakeholder requests with timely, professional GIS assistance.
• Creates, edits, and maintains GIS data and assets, including 911 address data and utility layers.
• Sets up and maintains ArcGIS Enterprise components (Portal, Server, geodatabases, web services).
• Develops web maps, dashboards, and other web GIS products; supports public-facing GIS projects.
• Automates GIS tasks using Python and other scripting languages.
• Manages 'As-Built' data and provides access to data for public, consultants, and agencies as needed.
• Supports Public Safety with incident dashboards, crime mapping, and floor plans.
• Updates Planning Department online GIS products (interactive zoning maps, dashboards).
• Delivers location maps and maps for various departments; provides GIS best-practices guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise/Server

SDE/SQL Geodatabases

Python

HTML5

SQL

FME

Photoshop/Illustrator

Job description

At the City of Cedar Hill, our culture is rooted in service, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Guided by our core values of High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented, and Fun, we strive to create a workplace where employees make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a skilled and innovative GIS Analyst to support the City's geographic information systems and advance data-driven decision making across the organization. The GIS Division is committed to bringing geospatial data capabilities to all customers by providing accurate data, analysis, applications, mapping exhibits, and other geographic solutions. If you are passionate about leveraging technology, spatial analysis, and creative problem-solving to support municipal operations and exceptional customer service, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of Cedar Hill.

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst is responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of GIS data as well as management of GIS platforms and other routine geospatial processing tasks that are assigned. Primary duties include capturing and editing spatial and attribute data, creating maps using ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online, and assisting with Enterprise GIS setup. The GIS Analyst will also perform a variety of technical and skilled tasks in the operation of the City's GIS with their main concentration on 911 address data management, planning, engineering, and utility GIS data. The position reports to the GIS Manager and does not supervise others within the department.

• Provides advanced analytical support for various GIS and related technology projects across the city; assists in the planning, management, and implementation of projects, budgets, policies, training.
• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests from City departments, as well as internal and external customers regarding questions, concerns, and requests for assistance and information in a timely and professional manner.
• Responsible for creating, editing, managing, and maintaining the City's GIS data including but not limited to data collection, input, and linkages of information/images into GIS and Asset Management System.
• Assists the GIS Manager in setting up and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise systems including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Enterprise Geodatabases and web services consumed by various GIS applications.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining web-based GIS products such as web maps, story maps, dashboards etc. and their associated data, and crafting marketing campaigns with GIS.
• Use attribute rules, python, & other programming languages to automate GIS tasks.
• Responsible for “As-Built” record drawing archiving and ensuring new data are added to the GIS utility network. Provides the public, consultants, and other agencies with access to the as-builts or digital data as needed.
• Responsible for assisting Public Safety with GIS needs (Incident Dashboards, Crime Mapping, Floor Plans)
• Responsible for updating the Planning department's online products (Interactive Zoning map, development dashboard, etc.).
• Supports departments with Location Maps, Notifications, and other maps. Provides technical support in GIS best practices and procedures, and ESRI software.
• Collects, verifies, and updates the City's map including but not limited to roads, structures, street centerlines, utilities, zoning districts, property parcels, taxation, and CCN's.
• Regular attendance is required.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (from an accredited college, university, or technical institution) with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems. Any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the knowledge or abilities to perform assigned work will also be evaluated.
• Advanced or thorough knowledge of GIS, computer-aided drafting, and GPS operation including data creation, data processing, and map production, using any combination of ESRI products and extensions.
• At least three years of experience in the application and implementation of GIS with practical experience in the following: ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, and SDE/SQL geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with the following programming languages: Python, HTML5, SQL, FME, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
• Familiarity with ESRI Local Government Solutions. Municipal GIS-related experience is preferred.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver’s License or obtain one within thirty days of hire.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL

285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

972-291-5100