GIS Analyst - Water And Sewer

JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday

• Friday; 7:30 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional position performs technical work in the analysis, maintenance, and daily operation of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Division of Water and Sewer Utilities, primarily using the ESRI GIS product suite, AutoCAD based software and Asset Management Software, as well as other modern IT programs. This work requires a close working relationship with the Division of Interagency Information and GIS Analysts regarding spatial data and system applications. May give direction to consultants and internal staff. Supervision is received from the Water and Sewer Development Administrator, Engineering and Planning.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Vesting after 5 years of service

• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet GIS and geodatabase requirements for the County's water and sewer datasets

• Develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot custom or standard GIS solutions

• Manage consultant scopes, deliverables, schedules and budgets related to updating GIS data and managing GIS databases; perform quality control to validate data for accuracy and completeness

• Create and maintain map services using ESRI ArcMap and ArcGIS for Server/Enterprise. Manage and administer geodatabase.

• Manage, edit, analyze, and manipulate GIS layers and databases using ArcGIS (ESRI) geoprocessing tools and extensions, including but not limited to:

• Water and Sewer Infrastructure datasets

• Pressure Zones

• Easements

Manage the water and sewer dataset integration with the Cartegraph Enterprise Asset Management SoftwareResearch historical as-built records and related information for water and sewer infrastructure mapping and maintain source records in OnBase document management system

Prepare metadata, procedural instructions and other documentation

Provide information for requests from the Office of the County Executive, Maryland Department of the Environment, other county divisions, and the public

Prepare exhibits, maps and other cartographic products for presentations and reports

Make presentations and discuss GIS projects. Compose and prepare professional correspondence

Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, GIS staff, Water and Sewer Operations staff, other county staff, and outside consultants on projects

Create models using ESRI's Model BuilderFoundation of Python geo-scripting procedures

Maintain principal knowledge of one of the follow coding languages: HTML, XML, CSS,JavaScript, or related application coding languages

Build and maintain web mapping applications with the use of ArcGIS Online, Workflows, and Forms application production tools

Develop, maintain, and administer applications and content for ArcGIS OnlineDevelop, implement, integrate, maintain and support system conversion and migration

Work with system users to define new requirements by analyzing systems and business procedures

Test and evaluate new software, technology, and processes

Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography or a related field (e.g. Cartography, Geology, Earth & Environmental Science, Planning, Civil Engineering, Computer Science)

• Minimum 3 years related GIS work experience

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• NOTE: additional years of related work experience may reduce the education requirement.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Principle knowledge of HTML/XML/CSS/JavaScript/.NET/Python or related application and workflow development techniques

• Principle knowledge of geodatabase data structures with relational database management systems

• Ability to design, program, and maintain ESRI GIS product suite customizations, including but not limited to, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server/Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online

• Manage and work effectively on multiple projects from assessment to design and through implementation, successfully administering multiple project assignments

• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings, shop drawings, submittals and related technical literature

• Considerable knowledge of surveying computations for property surveys, including the ability to accurately interpret and plot boundaries from deed information

• Ability to effectively organize work and work schedules, determine and establish priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, system users, and the public

• Understand and incorporate GIS best practices and concepts

• Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• ArcSDEwork experience

• Web mapping application design and implementation work experience

• FAA UAS License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently walk; occasionally climb and lift up to 20 pounds; and rarely stoop

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently working indoors; occasionally work outdoors; and rarely walk on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, work in cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in dirty and dusty environments, work near machinery and is required to wear protective equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meetings, field visits, etc.

• Available for occasional evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate meetings, programs and departmental priorities

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience

2. One or more interviews

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.