GIS Analyst

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO

Under general direction of a designated supervisor the incumbent performs advanced technical and professional level work in planning, analyzing, and designing methods and procedures for the development of new or modifications of existing Geographic Information System (GIS) data, products and applications. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)

• 13 paid holidays

• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation

• City-paid life insurance

• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site Gym facility

• And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• GIS application data entry and contract development data deliverables.

• Builds, edits and manages GIS data layers.

• Customize GIS software to meet user needs.

• Imports, exports, or translates data between graphic file formats (geo-referencing)

• Performs data research and QC functions.

• Creates custom map products for internal and external use; creates and analyzes spatial data for internal custom projects when required or requested.

• Designs and creates reports of data obtained through spatial analysis.

• Provides training and support to department personnel on the use of GIS applications.

• May require to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish tasks.

• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Community Development/Administration (CDA):

• Assists in preparation of Comprehensive Plan elements and map exhibits.

• Creates mailing lists and labels for public meetings and functions.

• Creates and digitizes new map layers when needed;

• Provides support and maintenance for the City's RTK unit to make sure it is up to date and collecting data at survey grade accuracy.

• Reviews various maps and documents to verify, and update base maps and attributes data; assigns and codes land parcel addresses and street segment ranges according to established guidelines.

• Researches parcel numbers, land/structure/occupancy files, legal descriptions and map locations to verify address assignments and geographic coding.

• Exchanges information about land records maintenance with local government agencies addressing, E911, USPS and property records staff.

• Produces hard copy maps (regular and large format) and archives graphic/map datasets; maintains files of maps and other reference materials.

• Identifies the need for possible computer applications and translates the requirements into logical, economical, and practical systems.

• Maintains, updates, and researches city demographic data including, Census, HUD, business and economic development. City LUCA/BAS contact for the Census Bureau

• Assists and implements City EOC GIS (Damage Assessment) software before during and after hazard events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

• Knowledge and skill in automating and maintaining geographic datasets using ESRI GIS software and skill in operating related peripherals such as GPS hardware and large format plotters.

• Knowledge of, and ability to create, complex queries using the SQL & Python query language.

• Knowledge of community development, planning and zoning (land development) processes, when assigned to CDA.

• Skill in data extraction

• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity

• Skill in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, specifically related to data quality and GIS processes

• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management

• Ability to research and resolve land records, related problems, and questions when assigned to CDA.

• Ability to speak and document clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including computer, six line telephone, copy machine, facsimile machine

• Ability to use GIS system to digitize, store, maintain and retrieve both cartographic and database data, knowledge of mapping, surveying and construction terminology.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university with major course work in GIS, Geography, Government Administration, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering or related field. Progressive experience as a GIS Analyst may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

• Three (3) years' experience of progressively responsible experience in the field of GIS.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GISP certification preferred

• Certified training on GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, and ArcServer preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

• Standing - for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word

• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of time

• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.