Gis Analyst (226 Days) 199 Jobs

Perform demographic and geographic analysis of student data and census data and maintain annual
demographic reports; provide technical assistance and assist with maintenance of the geographic
information system (GIS) used in designing district attendance zones; use graphics software to design
and produce computer graphics for maps, presentations, and for the department website; liaison with city
and community organizations to stay abreast of economic and residential development within the district
which might impact student enrollment. Track and map building permits for residential developments.

1. Collaborate with all district divisions and community organizations on various projects
requiring GIS and demographic analysis; design presentation-quality, and interactive
maps and reports of the school district annually, showing demographic and enrollment
data as well as other customized data, upon request; software used will include, but is
not limited to Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and
QGIS; reports and documents will require technical precision, financial accuracy,
readability, and editorial correctness
2. Communicate with local government and community entities to stay abreast of economic
and residential development that could affect district enrollment, and help gather GIS
data provided by those sources; track permit data and developments within the cities of
Dallas, Seagoville, Wilmer, Hutchins, and other cities within the district, and map results
by HS feeder patterns, using the district's GIS
3. Design attendance zone, trustee district, region, utilization and other pertinent maps
showing school locations within the district; to be provided online and made available for
printing
4. Provide technical support in the maintenance of computers, office equipment and
printers; assist in the maintenance and updates of software applications
5. Help monitor and track public charter school enrollment, expansion, growth, closures,
and any other changes that could impact Dallas ISD
6. Maintain GIS system with district information, roads, street assignments, and attendance
boundaries.
7. Respond to Public Information Requests per the Texas Public Information Act
8. Keep abreast of technical, legislative, professional trends, and developments affecting
assigned organizations and programs and disseminates this information to appropriate
personnel

Education
Required/Preferred Education Level Field of Study/Concentration
Required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Computer Science, MIS, or GIS Licenses/Certifications
Required/Preferred License/Certification (use text field to specify)
Other Licenses/Certifications
Preferred Other Licenses/Certifications GISP
Experience
Required/Preferred Experience Ranges Type of Experience Additional Details
Preferred 3-5 Direct Experience working with
government entity in a GIS capacity

Working 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 will be made if
necessary. The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands
Office: When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; communicate
verbally and electronically; stand; move throughout the building; use objects, tools or controls; reach with
hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; climb; balance and drive. Occasionally required to lift
or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to work prolonged and
irregular hours.

Work Environment
Office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There is minimal exposure to
environmental conditions such as outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, fumes, air borne particles,
etc.

Travel Requirements
Travel throughout the district may be required.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work
requirements and responsibilities, and management reserves the right to revise the job description or
require that other responsibilities be performed based on department need or supervisor discretion.
Additionally, the minimum level of education notated as a requirement could be supplemented by
commensurate experience and/or certification(s) or license(s) as determined by the hiring manager.