GIS Analyst: Build Citywide Maps & Data Solutions

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

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.