Senior GIS Analyst (Geospatial Services)

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Performs complex analysis of GIS data based on specified criteria and generates reports based on resulting data for use in projects, reports and decision making processes.
• Develops scripts and models to perform advanced analysis and streamline routine GIS tasks.
• Write programs and develop user interfaces, menus, and macro-level commands to meet high priority needs.
• Maintains GIS databases and designs schema; converts data from various sources for entry into databases; uses various computer languages to manipulate data and produce reports; enforces best practices for GIS incorporation of legacy data; develops user instructions; and establishes and maintains related procedures and symbol set libraries.
• Designs project maps and databases; analyzes reports; and makes recommendations based on final prints.
• Trains user staff and provides technical support in application of statistical and thematic mapping software.
• Creates complex maps to convey information to non-technical staff.
• Serves as liaison with other County departments and outside agencies for effective system applications.
• Recommend and establish standards and procedures to deal with production of high priority data, maps and services.
• Lead response for emergency or high priority mapping projects to produce quality products.
• May supervise lower level GIS staff and act as GIS Manager in event of absence
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of GIS computer database development and management.
• Knowledge of computerized cartographic/mapping hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computerized mapping symbols, standards and terminology.
• Knowledge of computer programming using different languages as applicable to GIS systems.
• Skill in the use and operation of computers and peripheral equipment such as digitizers, plotters and drafting instruments.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photographs, maps, deeds and legal descriptions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.

Physical Requirements

• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to read computer screens and printouts.

Work Category

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geography, Urban or Regional Planning, Mathematics, Computer Science or Management Information Systems; AND
• Three years of experience in GIS hardware and software support; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less that possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.