GIS Analyst - Engineering

Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY in 2024, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS Analyst conducts geographical research and analysis; consults with users to determine GIS needs; creates and maintains GIS data, maps, web maps, web services, scripts and programs; should have strong skills in cartographic design, analytical geography, programming, and communication (including strong writing skills).

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.

• Contribute to a positive work culture.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.

• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.

• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.

• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates, develops and maintains citywide GIS data, maps, web maps, web services, scripts and programs using GIS tools, and relational databases; should have strong skills in cartographic design, analytical geography, programming, and communication (including strong writing skills).

• Conducts geospatial research and analysis using various GIS analytical tools (i.e., spatial analyst, 3D analyst, business Analyst); analyzes results to support department decision-making.

• Develops and codes programs using SQL, Python, and/or R to automate common GIS tasks and procedures.

• Familiarity with web design using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Arcade.

• Ensure data quality and metadata standards are met.

• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves GIS application problems; communicates with internal and external technical resources to resolve end-user issues; provides guidance to users on methods for correcting reported problems.

• Provides technical support in the use of ArcGIS products and GIS-related programs to accomplish and support intra-departmental and inter-departmental projects and programs

• Serves as department contact for service, regardless of the assigned application system(s) issues.

• Documents and logs all work-related activity in support ticketing system and facilitates best practices for customer service support.

• Works toward maintaining awareness of new technologies and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Documents procedures, processes and creates tutorials and training materials

• Responds to requests for data and GIS support from user departments.

• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.