GIS Analyst (Open until filled) in Columbia, Tennessee at City of Columbia

JOB SUMMARY:

Designs, operates, and customizes the City's geographic information system (GIS) in a way that supports employee job functions and decisions of City officials. Uses Esri software suite to create, edit, and analyze geographic features and their related data attributes. Uses appropriate programming tools to automate GIS workflows, customize applications, and streamline data transfers. Creates interactive and engaging applications and analytics that support geographically informed decision-making. Serves as a product expert for the ArcGIS suite, including the implementation of upgrades and new software products, providing training and support for internal users, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of spatial datasets and spatial solutions by leveraging existing and extendable applications and Esri best practices.
• Performs complex geographic analysis citywide.
• Uses Esri tools to design, create, and maintain datasets and make those information sources available to various groups of users.
• Collaborates with city department staff to provide spatial solutions and GIS-dependent application integrations for asset management, permitting, licensing, public safety, and others.
• Participate in emergency management operations for the City, as requested.
• Assists state and federal agencies in city data requests.
• Develops ArcMap projects/layouts for the fulfillment of data requests as necessary; and designs cartographic and other visual graphic output

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: Limited

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of GIS, including knowledge of GIS software, data capture, and maintenance techniques in the ArcGIS environment. Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting, and presentation.
• Thorough knowledge of GIS workstation hardware, software, and peripherals in a computer network environment, specifically ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Training and experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience applying cartographic principles and map design to create accessible and legible mapping products.
• Ability to perform spatial analysis.
• GIS data conversion/geoprocessing
• Data organization from multiple sources.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with the public, applicants, design professionals, property owners, elected/appointed officials, other City staff and outside agencies;
• Coordinate with other city departments;
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Work independently or in a team environment as needed; and
• Work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or Computer Science. 3+ years of technical experience working with GIS.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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. 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.