GIS Analyst II or III

Txdot; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

TxDOT Fort Worth District seeks a GIS Analyst II or III to develop and analyze GIS data, produce maps and graphics, and report findings. The role provides technical support for transportation projects and involves working with governmental agencies.

Positions require experience with ESRI software and GIS data handling; opportunities exist at both II and III levels based on qualifications; onsite in Fort Worth, TX with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field.
• GIS Analyst II: 1 year using ESRI products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis.
• GIS Analyst III: 2 years using ESRI products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS data development, integration and analysis; produce maps and graphics; extract, analyze and report data.
• Provide technical assistance and support for transportation activities or projects.
• Utilize ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Map production

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ESRI products

GPS data collection

GitHub

Job description

Job Description - GIS Analyst II or III (2602723)

Job Description

GIS Analyst II or III - (2602723)

Position Information

The TxDOT Fort Worth District is seeking a GIS Analyst II or III to support the District Maintenance Office. This position performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration, and analysis. Responsibilities also include producing maps and graphics and extracting, analyzing, and reporting data. The role provides technical assistance and support for transportation related activities or projects.

This posting is for one (1) GIS Analyst II or III, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

51,158.00

Maximum Salary

81,900.00

Anticipated Starting Salary

$71,700 / $81,900

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : 40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs complex geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation related activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

GIS Analyst III

Performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

GIS Analyst II

Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.

• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
• Collects global positioning system (GPS) data and converts GPS data into GIS datasets.

Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.

Additional duties for a GIS Analyst III

• Administers SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, GitHub, and other accounts.
• Assists with administering SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, GitHub, and other accounts.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.
• Conducts mapping research to ensure accurate use of data and resolve conflicting information.

Develops and maintains links between attributes and other databases.

• Uses linear referencing to update and maintain the roadway network and attributes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Experience:

GIS Analyst II: 1 year using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

GIS Analyst III: 2 years using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

GIS Analyst II

• Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software applications
• Coordinate systems and map projections
• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals
• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

Additional competencies for a GIS Analyst III:

Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures

GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals

Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

Required to work weekends and holidays

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Requiredtowearpersonalprotectiveequipmentprovidedbyemployerandcomlywithallsafety requirements.

Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. [May Call Status]

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.