GIS Analyst III (Hybrid)

City of Maypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a GIS Analyst III to perform advanced analysis, programming, and testing to support the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The role maintains software and networks and coordinates with departments to ensure GIS data accuracy and accessibility.

Responsibilities include creating maps and property descriptions, developing web applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and Django, and leading other analysts.

Qualifications

• 5 years performing GIS activities and computer programming.
• Associates degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support to GIS users and troubleshoot issues.
• Design and implement maps, GIS numbers, and property descriptions for planning and utilities.
• Develop web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and Django; modify and maintain GIS software.
• Provide programming, coding, testing, and analysis to support GIS development.
• Prepare technical reports on geographic models and zoning data; update maps and dockets.
• Guide technicians on databases, software, and GIS tools.

Skills

Graphics & mapping

GIS applications

Zoning & land use

Analytics methods

Systems analysis

Programming with GIS

Graphics software

Dallas zoning rules

Project management

Leadership

Field observations

Reproduction equipment

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Associates degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

The Geographic Information System Analyst III provides advanced professional journey level analysis, programming, and testing to support the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS). Maintains user and operating software, performs network administration, acquires hardware, and performs various maintenance.

Essential Functions

• 1Provides daily operational support to departmental GIS users; troubleshoots GIS application problems and provides leadership for other Analysts, technicians, customers, and department troubleshooting GIS and related queries.
• 2Creates, designs, and implements various maps, GIS numbers, and property descriptions for planning, utilities, and other departments; acts and serves as systems manager for the distributed work-station design to ensure that the systems and networks remain accessible to all users.
• 3Develops, creates, and web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ESRI's JavaScript API, Python, and Django; modifies and maintains existing GIS applications and software to improve system efficiency; writes and modifies programs and documentation, tests, debugs, and assists in teaching users how to use newly developed or refined software.
• 4Provides programming, coding, testing, and analysis to support the continual development and refinement of the City’s geographic information systems; ensures quality of other GIS Technician projects and provides feedback for improvement.
• 5Prepares technical and operational reports relative to geographical information models and problems; delivers updated zoning and property description information and checks GIS numbers related; amends dockets, maps, and other exhibits to deliver the most accurate analysis.
• 6Provides guidance to technicians on projects; trains and assists GIS analyst and technicians on the effective use of databases, software, and other GIS equipment and tools.
• 7Coordinates with other DWU divisions to develop GIS databases for their facilities; prepares reports for construction site inspections, industrial facility inspections, and outfall inspections; drafts performance measure reports; maintains sanding and sweeping routes for the public works department and regularly updates maps and requirements.
• 8Assists in specification development, acquisition, installation and maintenance of software, hardware, and network materials to ensure smooth deployment of the GIS; provides daily, operational support to end user and systems in all areas of GIS deployment and use.
• 9Analyzes current and future software and hardware needs to determine modifications, additions, and deletions to existing system; makes recommendations to improve system reliance and performance.
• 10Creates advanced reports as required based on GIS databases, customer activities, applications submitted, DWU activities, and other GIS related work.
• 11Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1Knowledge of graphics and mapping techniques and procedures.
• 2Knowledge of GIS applications for mapping, notification, and zoning uses.
• 3Knowledge of zoning and land use management including property descriptions.
• 4Knowledge of analytics and methods of analysis.
• 5Knowledge of systems analysis techniques and relational database systems.
• 6Knowledge of computer programming and ability to use geographic information software.
• 7Knowledge of various software for use in graphics and mapping projects.
• 8Knowledge of City of Dallas zoning ordinances.
• 9Knowledge of project management and project coordination.
• 10Ability to lead and assist other Analysts and Technicians ensuring quality delivery of services and GIS data.
• 11Ability to make field observations.
• 12Ability to operate reproduction equipment.
• 13Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• 14Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience

5 years performing GIS activities and computer programming.

Education

Associates degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.