IT Geospatial Analyst Senior

austintexas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks an IT Geospatial Analyst Senior to create, maintain, and display a comprehensive geospatial information system for watershed protection. You will turn raw data into actionable maps and tools, support GIS applications, and work with IT and program staff to maintain data standards and reliability.

Responsibilities include data management, software upgrades, analyses, and responding to data requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job; experience may substitute for education.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
• Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
• Ability to modify geospatial apps and databases using scripting languages and automation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering docs, etc.
• Ability to analyze automation needs for geospatial software/hardware solutions.
• Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain geospatial data, maps, and tools for watershed planning and environmental programs.
• Design, develop, test, debug, document, and modify geospatial applications.
• Analyze data from various sources to produce data sets and reports per specs.
• Collaborate with IT staff, program staff, and partners to ensure data accuracy and tool reliability.
• Respond to data requests from internal and external customers.
• Support GIS applications and policies, governance, standards, and security.

Skills

Programming principles

Mapping & projections

Database design

Training methods

Geospatial technology projects

Scripting & automation

Reading surveys/legal descriptions

Regulatory interpretation

Automation analysis

Geospatial data visualization

Customer needs assessment

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving & critical thinking

Big picture thinking

Emerging tech adaptability

Trend identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS software

SQL

Python

ETL tools

FME

Job description

About This Position

Job Description:

IT Geospatial Analyst Senior

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision creates, maintains, displays and updates a comprehensive geospatial information system

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Designs, implements, and/or performs data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges.
• Performs programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications.
• Analyzes data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Researches and interprets source records and documents.
• Performs business process analysis, develops alternatives, and makes recommendations.
• Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers.
• Assists with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security.
• Installs new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology.
• Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
• Knowledge of basic database design principles.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
• Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
• Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting programming languages and automation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
• Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
• Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
• Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
• Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
• Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
• Ability to view the big picture.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
• Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data analytics and geospatial analysis including working with spatial and tabular data; performing analyses such as trend or spatial analysis, using tools such as GIS software, SQL Python, or other data analysis and visualization platforms to generate actionable insights.
• Experience developing and delivering data products such as dashboards, maps, reports, or presentations, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience analyzing infrastructure or environmental data to identify trends, support maintenance planning, or inform projects and/or resources.
• Experience developing, modifying or automating geospatial workflows using Python, FME, or other scripting languages and Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tools.

Notes to Candidate:

Salary Range: $67,038.40 (min) - $83,803.20 (mid) Annually

LOCATION:

505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704

DAYS AND HOURS:

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:

What does Austin Watershed Protection do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position supports Austin Watershed Protection's geospatial systems by creating and maintaining spatial data, maps and related tools used for watershed planning, infrastructure work, and environmental programs. The role helps turn raw geospatial data into clear information that staff can use for daily operations and long‑term planning.

The position also performs core GIS duties such as managing datasets, supporting GIS applications, running analyses, and responding to data requests. It works with IT staff, program staff, as well as outside partners to keep data accurate, maintain standards, to help ensure geospatial tools function reliably.

EDUCATION:

Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ASSESSMENTS:

The candidate selected to interview may be subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

TRAVEL:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS:

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call [phone] or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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