GIS Analyst II

City of Columbia, Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia, Missouri seeks a GIS leader to drive innovation, design, and implementation of GIS initiatives across the organization. You will manage complex GIS projects, lead teams, and translate technical concepts for non-technical users.

Responsibilities include data analysis, database design, custom GIS app development, and stakeholder collaboration. Requires a Bachelor’s in GIS-related field and 5–7 years’ enterprise GIS experience, with coaching and SOP duties included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS or related field.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience with enterprise GIS systems.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Python, JSON, XML, SQL and Arcade.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex data analysis using ArcGIS software, relational databases, and other software.
• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS and relational databases.
• Creates and implements custom GIS applications for desktop and web.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to deliver data-driven reports, maps, and visualizations.
• Leads team efforts to identify and implement effective project approaches.
• Provides coaching and technical training to staff.
• Creates and maintains technical records and SOPs.

Skills

Data analysis

Project mgmt

Communication

Team leadership

Training

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

Python

JSON

XML

PowerShell

SQL

Arcade

Experience Builder

Dashboards

Survey123

Field Maps

Imagery and LiDAR processing

Utility Network data model/framework

Job description

Salary: $73,424.00 - $90,334.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

The purpose of this job is to lead and drive innovation, design, planning, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) and related applications. This position performs the most complex tasks involving GIS analysis, database design and management, system architecture, and application development. The role also includes project management responsibilities for planning and executing projects. Additionally, this position communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical GIS users.

• Performs complex data analysis using ArcGIS software, related extensions, relational databases, and other computer software.
• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS and relational databases in multiple formats to support organizational needs.
• Creates and implements custom GIS applications for both desktop and web environments.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver meaningful, data-driven reports, maps, and visualizations.
• Leads team efforts to identify and implement effective approaches for project completion.
• Assists with project management activities.
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to non-technical users.
• Provides coaching and technical training to staff.
• Creates and maintains technical records and standard operating procedures.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS , or related filed.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience with enterprise GIS systems.

Knowledge of:

• ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Python, JSON , XML , PowerShell, Structured Query Language ( SQL ) and Arcade.
• Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123 and Field Maps.
• Utility Network data model/framework.
• Imagery and LIDAR processing.
• Best practices and current trends in geospatial technologies, spatial databases, cartography and ADA compliance.