GIS Senior Analyst at Consolidated Utility District Of Rutherford County – Murfreesboro, Tennessee

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Performs GPS surveying activities to collect precise location data of the District’s water and sewer facilities. Imports the collected data into the District’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and edits the data to depict the as built facilities in a mapping format consistent with generally accepted industry standards. Comply with all policies outlined in employee handbook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interprets information from recorded maps, engineering plans, etc. for GIS entry.
• Assists in maintaining the District’s GIS/GPS equipment.
• Creates GIS application solutions utilizing ESRI and other tools.
• Reviews and verifies GIS digital files and related databases.
• Maintains the GIS databases and ensures database optimization.
• Uses GIS software to query location, relationships, etc., of map features and data.
• Generates products such as reports, maps, and exhibits using GIS software.
• Provides technical support to the system’s users.
• GPS data collection of District assets as needed utilizing drones and other tools.
• Provides related duties as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications.)

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and good driving record.
• GIS knowledge of Rutherford County

B. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geoscience or related field. Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
• Four years of GIS experience - specifically; ESRI GIS software, computer hardware operating systems; land base information; methods and techniques of engineering; basic knowledge of sewer and water and/or facility inventory functions; mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics; map design and cartography; and survey principles.
• Four years’ experience as a GIS Technician/Analyst or equivalent, utility experience preferred.
• Four years of ESRI suite experience (ArcGIS – Desktop, Pro, Online, Survey123, Collector, Web AppBuilder, Operations Dashboard, Workforce, Business Analyst, etc.)
• Four years of experience developing and supporting ArcGIS web applications.
• Four years of experience supporting ESRI hardware (geodatabase, server maintenance, end point support)
• Four years of experience coding using the following programming languages: Python, HTML, ArcGIS Arcade
• FAA Part 107 sUAS license required or able to obtain.
• Knowledge of SQL Server required
• Good knowledge of Rutherford County’s road system

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Programming Languages: Python, HTML, ArcGIS Arcade
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and related plans.
• Ability to resolve problems and/or complaints.
• Ability to read scientific technical journals, technical manuals, maps, etc.
• Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
• Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries.
• Ability to think independently within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
• Effective interaction with others within the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: physical demands under which the job is performed

Work is a balance of field work in a variety of settings and weather conditions and office work. Physical demands include but are not limited to balancing, bending, carrying, climbing, crawling, crouching, heavy driving and frequent entering-exiting vehicle, fine dexterity (hand movement computer keyboard, writing, mouse, GPS equipment), foot controls, keen hearing, kneeling, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, talking, twisting, good vision, and distance walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS: normal or usual conditions where work is performed

Work is performed in office, and field settings with exposure to loud noise, outside elements, dust, dirt, grease, etc.

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