GIS Analyst

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSON INTERESTED

Division: GIS

Reporting Location: 611 Walker

Workdays & Hours: Mon-Fri/8:00am - 5:00 pm*

• Subject to change

You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to our team as a GIS Analyst. Houston is an ideal place to live, where it is enjoyable to be outside most of the year and has a booming population thanks to a rapidly expanding job market. Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, it is possible to buy a house with a modest income.  As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has unlimited choices when it comes to food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.

ABOUT US

Welcome to the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department. Our department is a key player in the Mayor's effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents. Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston's built environment. Our team is filled with energetic change-agents who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve.

We operate with four core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Empowerment. We treat ourselves, our partners and our customers with respect and we put continuous learning in the center of our operation.

Check out some of our work in the American Planning Association Magazine https://www.planning.org/planning/2020/jan/the-z-word/

POSITION PROFILE

The GIS Analyst will perform primary GIS development and technical support functions as member of the Enterprise Geographic Information System and participate in GIS Team based projects including customer desktop and/or web-based application system to support City of Houston EGIS goals and objectives. This position will work closely with the GIS Supervisor to ensure data integrity and synchronization of data which is relied upon as mission-core data for 911-related dispatch efforts.   This position requires utmost attention to detail with GIS editing and database maintenance. The ideal candidate will self-sufficient and independently be able to take requests for various GIS products and match those requests to the appropriate solution.

Specific duties include:

• Performs quality control for database maintenance.

• Reviews and checks input and output in a cooperatively managed geodatabase.   Experience using versions, geodatabase replicas, and the post / reconcile processes.

• Work closely with the Planning and Development (PD) Addressing staff on address assignments and 911 addressing standards.

• Assist the GIS supervisor in preparing and testing the data update for the 911 dispatch system.

• Confident GIS user of ArcGIS Pro and other ArcGIS Products.

• Consult with users and prospective users to develop understanding of GIS and identify appropriate applications.

• Design and implement Model Builder / Python applications to automate processes and provide documentation.

• Work with Fire, Police, and other departments on map / data updates for the 911 call floor.

• Provide daily maintenance and quality assurance to a variety of datasets within a multi-user versioned GIS environment.

• Works with topology, paying close attention to editing details and ensuring the integrity of geometry and attributes.

• Use AGO and WebApp Builder for building internal /external applications for end users.

• Familiarity with Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst Esri extensions for raster and network analysis.

• Make GIS presentations to users, prospective users, and the public.

• Serve on the GIS disaster response team for post hurricane / flood mapping and analysis support for Police, Fire, Homeland Security, and Office of Emergency Management.

• Performs other duties or assists with special projects as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing etc.   EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Georgraphy, Computer Science or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience are required.

Substitution:  Professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proficiency  in ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.

• Occasionally, work hours can extend beyond a standard work week to include weekends and/or extended time at the HEC during emergency events.

• Familiarity with planning processes such as addressing and platting / plan review.

• Understanding of City ordinances where it pertains to platting and annexations.

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and customer service. 

• A natural forward-thinker who critically assesses own performance and has an aptitude and desire to learn new competencies and skills.

• Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.

• Keen for new experience, responsibility, and accountability.

• Able to get along with others and be a team-player.

Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None, however, the department may administer and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-394-3411).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-394-3411). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of the information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.