Senior GIS Analyst - Utilities

Job Description

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is aNon-Tobacco Workplace.The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

The purpose of this position is to provide professional, technical, and administrative work of above-average difficulty in supporting the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) needs of the City in the various departments. This includes but is not limited to, working with other departments and/or divisions to evaluate areas where the application of GIS can be used to facilitate improvements; configuring and maintaining map-centric web applications and web services; configuring and maintaining enterprise geodatabases in relational database management (RDBMS) software, and acting as team lead for GIS projects. This position will concentrate on GIS-Centric related applications, Cityworks Administration, Laserfiche, ArcGIS Enterprise their associated servers and data repositories. Work performed is under general supervision.

"This position is responsible for Utilities GIS projects. The successful candidate will have experience in municipal or county water utilities"

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.•

• Participate inenterpriseGISoperationsincludingdatabasemanagementandadministration,data development, system administration, technical consulting, and training.

• Participate in training and mentoring of assigned staff

• CoordinateandleadGISinitiativeswithexternalagencies,adjacentjurisdictions,andtheState. CoordinateCitywideGeographicInformationSystemssharing.

• ImplemententerpriseGISprojectsandworkprogramsbyplanning,prioritizing,scheduling,and providing leadership to team members.

• IntegrateGISwiththeCity'semergencypreparednessandpublicsafetyfunctions, managingandgrowingtheGISfootprintintheCity.

• Design and implement map-based solutions, many of which may be interactive solutions built using web technologies

• Respondtovariousrequirementsforgeospatialproductsandservices

• Manage software maintenance, strategic organizational growth of Cityworks and GIS, support of Cityworks/GIS users, development of procedures, solutions and standard practices, and continued communication with leadership.

• Creatively apply advanced programming, professional communication, and project management skills to eliminate departmental gaps in processes and create innovative cross-departmental solutions.

• Administer AMS Designer to include Template configuration for work orders, inspections and service requests to include security and embedded account information and other functionality within system.

• Supportcontingencyincidentsorspecialevents

• ProvidegeospatialsupporttotroubleshootissueswithArcGISsoftware

• Manage and develop consultant projects related to City-wide GIS, or data, mapping, and spatial technology.

• Implement the City's GIS Strategic Plan for GIS development. Consults with supervisor as needed and adjusts, if necessary, to long- and short-term goals, and objectives for GIS operation; evaluates current/future GIS requirements; develops work approaches and projects work

• Monitors data placement, and capacity; develops, maintains, and/or enhances database structures, data collection methodology, and data dictionary; identifies data errors and makes modifications/corrections as appropriate; stores and/or retrieves archived data. Coordinates the resolution to GIS system issues in a manner to minimize disruption to user.

• Perform application implementation and maintenance tasks, such as verifying that software and hardwarerequirementsaremet;installingclientandserversoftwarecomponents;upgradingsoftware; managing database connections, user rights, and group profiles; assisting users with configuration; coordinating with database administrators for extraction and preparation of import data; importing application data and preparing and maintaining documentation.

• Provideconsultationtotheuserdepartmentsinplanningforapplicationimplementation.

• Createmappingandanalyticaldataasrequested

• Produce variouscustomized maps and reports fordepartments byrequest; generates output reports, lists,tables,maps,andotherdocumentationforproductdeliverables.Developmappingstrategiesand procedures for thematic or queried analysis.

• Handleapplicableservicerequestsandaidusersinaccessingvendorsupport.

• Generatedataextractsandreportsasneeded.

• Followestablishedproblemresolutionproceduresinresolvingsoftwareproblemsandappliedcorrective service to upgrade software.

• Evaluatesoftwareandtestnewsoftware;upgradeequipmentandprovidetrainingtousers.

• AdheretoITIL andITSMpractices.

• Remaincurrentontechnologyandtrainingpertainingtothisposition.

• FosterspositiveemployeerelationsandemployeemoraleonaCity-widebasis.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineering,Computer,Science,GeographyorCartography,orequivalent.

• Minimumoffive(5)years' experiencewithgeographicinformationsystems. Experience must include at least two (2) years working with a full-service municipality mapping city infrastructure.

• Three (3)yearsofexperience using Cityworks or equivalent EAM.

• Esri GISP certification

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

Ability to confer with vendors in evaluation of equipment, software, products, cost factors and utility; develops specifications for purchase requisitions. Ability to make technical decisions, handle administrative matters, coordinate special projects, make independent judgment and take initiative in planning work details. Ability to coordinate the development and implementation of design specifications for the GIS database to ensure overall system compatibility. Ability to coordinate with other departments in the evaluation of existing equipment and/or software, along with knowledge of operating systems and basic programming. Extensive knowledge of data processing with emphasis in GIS environments, plotters and other peripherals pertaining to graphics and imaging use on computers. Extensive knowledge of geography and cartography. Considerable knowledge of GIS software and relational database software packages. Ability to manage and prioritize demands from various departments, along with maintaining effective working relationships at all levels. Ability to work in a high paced, mission-focused environment. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized,and complex assignments and problems.Ability to organize tasks in a logical and systematic manner. Ability to understand and adhere to procedures and policies. Skill in supporting and training end-users in the use of multiple applications. Skill in using Microsoft Office applications. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of time intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding

use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in anyactivity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

PhysicalDemands/WorkEnvironment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.