Gis Analyst Jobs

Hourly: $40.21 - $51.06 (DOQ)
We will be reviewing applications regularly, and scheduling interviews with qualified candidates as they apply before, and after the posting close date (if needed).
The first review of applications and resumes will be on February 13
Summary:
Under general supervision, this position updates, compiles, and analyzes large, complex multi-layered geo-spatial data sets on the City Geographic Information System (GIS) database; maintains GIS data servers; ensures the integrity and security of the Citys GIS database; creates special purpose maps and GIS products; provides technical expertise in developing operational and application solutions; supports mobile GIS applications; and manages GIS projects. This position conducts its duties as part of the Environmental Services team; however, GIS support is provided to all City departments. Because of the small number of City employees, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with updating, revising, design, and maintenance of maps, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, codes, decisions, and reports
• Performs moderate to complex duties in support of City and departmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, functions, processing, application design, development, and testing of GIS software, hardware, and geospatial data management systems
• Analyzes business needs of internal departments to define appropriate GIS products or services; designs and creates maps; reviews existing digital data and manually maintained data; identifies GIS digital data needs; performs complex or specialized data conversions, and determines type of work necessary to complete the project application
• Supports in the interpretation, digitization, acquisition, and processing of remotely sensed data, aerial photography, and satellite imagery
• Assists with management of the Public Works asset management system and citys service request system (Cityworks)
• Organizes data acquisition from city and non-city sources and coordinates enterprise-level GIS services, policies, standards, and procedures with City professionals
• Work is performed with considerable independence and may be checked to assure adherence to instructions and conformance with established departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards
• Operates GIS equipment, including GPS or other filed collection equipment, large format printers, storage media, and viewing devices
• The work is performed in an office environment with some field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of data collection, quality control, and to increase understanding of projects
• Trains staff and promotes the effective use of GIS products, datasets, and interactive-viewers; contributes to the development of training materials
• Prepares for and provides GIS support during emergency situations including floods, earthquakes, and storms
• Develop, analyze, and maintain a wide variety of GIS information and layers important to managing Public Works and city assets, Public Works and city asset inventories and other Public Works and citywide GIS programs

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and skills with:

• Requires well-developed human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with diverse teams, and exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers
• Current GIS technologies and industry trends
• Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• GIS application development, programming, and/or GIS related technologies
• Visual communication and data mapping theories
• GIS production of complex cartographic and other spatial data displays
• Communicate effectively by oral, written, and by other graphical means
• Requires ability to demonstrate basic understanding of the disciplines of city departments and their divisions
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to business needs
• User Acceptance Testing, metadata, hardware/software configurations, and GIS standards
• Project management, planning, organization, and customer service skills
• Database techniques to process and analyze geo-spatial datasets
• Learn new programs, platforms, and tools to finish specific analysis and tasks
• Complete multiple competing projects and meet deadlines
• GIS web-mapping applications served to internal and external users
• Problem solving is a must for this position
• Scientific research and data collection techniques

Abilities:
Must have the ability to:

• Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services
• Conduct mathematical computations using algebra and geometry
• Work productively and cooperatively both independently and as a member of a team
• Interpret, apply, and communicate rules, regulations, laws and ordinances
• Serve as a representative and convey a positive image of the City and its services
• Read construction-related drawings and documents
• Work with GIS and other related computer programs

Education and Experience:
This position typically requires a Bachelors degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Natural Resources or related field, and three (3) years of experience in GIS or automated mapping. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certificates

• A valid Washington State Drivers License is required in order to drive to various locations to perform work at multiple sites throughout the City of Kenmore or King County, and to drive a City vehicle. If selected for this position, a good driving record with a three (3) year driving record abstract would be required.

Additional Information:

• Hours of Work City Hall working hours are typically 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The position requires reporting to City Hall most of the time, but teleworking may be approved, if and when appropriate
• Safety Requirements Required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Work Environment Work is predominantly performed indoors, however, occasional outdoor work may involve exposure to all weather conditions while conducting activities such as field data collection and verification of GIS related field assets. This position may be exposed to uneven terrain, traffic, open bodies of water, wildlife, and vegetation.

Other Items and Advantages for Working for the City of Kenmore:

• City Hall is in the heart of Kenmores downtown and is within walking distance to many local businesses, restaurants and parks!
• Kenmore is on the Northshore of Lake Washington and has over seven miles of waterfront along the Lake and the Sammamish River.
• This position is eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more!
• Kenmore is a first-ring suburb of Seattle and is equi-distant to downtown Seattle, downtown Bellevue, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, and Boeing and Paine Field in Everett.
• To view our summary of benefits, CLICK HERE
• This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
• The City does not participate in Social Security and participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.

This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.