GIS Analyst

Town of Flower Mound; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Flower Mound is seeking a professional GIS Analyst to support Town operations, planning, and decision-making through robust geospatial analysis and map production.

You will develop and maintain GIS data, dashboards, and applications, collaborate with departments, provide training, and ensure data quality while complying with standards and workflows.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience using Esri ArcPro/ArcGIS Online is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise or other enterprise GIS environments is preferred.
• Experience interpreting plats, deeds, legal descriptions, engineering plans, or as-built drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, maintains, and QC of GIS data, databases, feature classes, and map layers.
• Develops maps, dashboards, visualizations, reports, and GIS products for internal/external customers.
• Develops, configures, maintains, and supports web-based and enterprise GIS applications, maps, services, and related resources.
• Collaborates with Town departments to identify business needs and develop GIS solutions.
• Provides GIS technical assistance, consultation, and training to Town staff.
• Performs QA/QC to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinates and assists with GIS projects from requirements gathering to testing.

Skills

GIS concepts

Spatial analysis

Data management

Cartography

Communication

Troubleshooting

Project collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Under general supervision, performs professional-level geographic information systems (GIS) work to support Town operations, planning, and decision-making. Responsible for analyzing and maintaining geographic data, developing maps and GIS applications, supporting GIS systems and workflows, and providing technical assistance to Town departments.

• Creates, edits, maintains, and performs quality control of GIS data, databases, feature classes, and map layers.
• Researches, analyzes, and integrates geographic and non-geographic information from multiple sources.
• Performs spatial analysis and geoprocessing to identify patterns, relationships, trends, and opportunities that support Town operations and decision-making.
• Develops maps, dashboards, visualizations, reports, and other GIS products for internal and external customers.
• Interprets plats, deeds, legal descriptions, engineering plans, as-built drawings, CAD files, field observations, and other technical documents to incorporate relevant information into GIS.
• Develops, configures, maintains, and supports web-based and enterprise GIS applications, maps, services, and related resources.
• Collaborates with Town departments to identify business needs and develop GIS solutions that improve workflows, efficiency, communication, and decision-making.
• Provides GIS technical assistance, consultation, and training to Town staff.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and reliability of GIS data.
• Develops and maintains GIS metadata, documentation, procedures, data standards, and workflows.
• Assists with workflow automation, system integrations, and data interoperability to improve GIS operations.
• Coordinates and assists with GIS projects, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing, implementation, documentation.
• Supports field data collection and the integration of GPS, mobile GIS, and other field technologies.
• Responds to GIS-related inquiries and service requests; researches and resolves technical issues.
• Researches emerging GIS technologies, methods, standards, and industry practices and recommends improvements to GIS operations.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety policies and procedures.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities and assists co-workers and other divisions, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, see, hear, talk, read, and write.
• Must be able to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.

* Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experienceusing Esri ArcPro/ArcGIS Online is preferred.
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)ceritificationor GISP-E designation is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise or other enterprise GIS environments is preferred.
• Experience working with municipal, utility, infrastructure, property, addressing, or public works GIS data is preferred.
• Experience interpreting plats, deeds, legal descriptions, engineering plans, or as-built drawings is preferred.
• Experience with GPS, GIS field data collection, databases, CAD, or asset management systems is preferred.
• Experience with GIS data quality assurance/quality control, documentation, or workflow improvement is preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Must have thorough knowledge of GIS concepts, spatial data, cartography, and data management practices.
• Must be proficient in using GIS software, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or comparable applications.
• Must be skilled in spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data editing, and GIS data management.
• Must have the ability to interpret technical documents and incorporate geographic information into GIS databases and applications.
• Must have knowledge of GIS data quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Must be skilled in identifying problems, evaluating information, and developing practical solutions.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot GIS applications, data, and workflows and research technical solutions.
• Must have the ability to develop maps, dashboards, visualizations, and other GIS products to support departmental needs.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, external stakeholders, and the general public.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively; manage multiple tasks; prioritize assignments; and meet established deadlines.
• Must be able to work outside normal business hours or in the field, as needed.