GIS Analyst

Montgomery County; Spaulding (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking an Intermediate GIS Analyst in Environmental Services to support water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. You will create and modify map and data layers, perform QA/QC on data, and conduct intermediate geospatial analyses and reporting for internal and external customers.

The role includes guidance and training for interns and staff, and participation on technical teams for special GIS projects and intergovernmental proposals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in GIS or closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant GIS work experience.
• Equivalent evidence accepted for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in automating GIS data creation, conversion, geo-processing and map design; produce maps, reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
• Perform GIS QA/QC; audit metadata; document data features; support GPS/mobile data integration and spatial accuracy.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

QA/QC

Cartography

GIS data management

GPS technology

Training others

Education

Associate’s degree in GIS or closely related field

Job description

Posting number: 06123

Department: ES - Environmental Services

Job classification: GIS Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Intermediate level professional position in the Environmental Services Department under general direction of the GIS Administrator requiring considerable knowledge of analytical processes related to manipulating Geographical Information Systems to support the department's water, wastewater and solid waste system operations. Creates and changes map and data layers, performs quality assurance & quality control on data, conducts routine geospatial analysis and reports, and provides intermediate level technical support / problem resolution for GIS system users and internal/external customers.

Examples of duties

• Assists in automating GIS data creation, conversion, geo-processing, and advanced cartographic map design and production. Compiles, analyzes, plans and programs to provide solutions. Analyzes and represents complex geospatial data in maps and assists in the development of models, methods and procedures to automate routine spatial analysis. Prepares customized output products such as maps (e.g., paper, electronic, web maps), reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
• Performs GIS data Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). Organizes and audits metadata and prepares systems standard specifications and documentation for new data features. Assists in planning, coordinating, & integrating GPS technology and mobile applications to improve the spatial accuracy of data used for the sanitary and water utilities infrastructure, writes & develops procedures for data collection, verifies download of information and integration with existing records, and ensures accuracy of data.
• Provides guidance and customer support to GIS users, and provides training for custom GIS applications. Assists in providing production‑specific direction, specialized training, and quality control of work of interns, temporary and other contracted or assigned personnel working on the County's GIS database. Participate on technical teams for GIS groups as directed for special projects involving county interests, develop special GIS maps and analysis using GIS data for special reports, presentations and intergovernmental proposals.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in GIS or closely related field, plus four (4) years of relevant work experience, training and/or experience; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.