Geographic Information Systems Analyst - CCSM

Posting Type : Closed Competitive

Work Type : Full Time

Nature of Work :

This is professional technical work involving the design, development, and maintenance of maps, databases, applications, and workflows relating to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It involves determining user needs; assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of geospatial data and technologies in response to those needs, and training and supporting users in the use of the resulting geospatial data, maps, and applications. The work also involves establishing maintenance processes, quality control checks, usage policies, and supporting documentation as applied to participating agency GIS resources. An incumbent in this classification exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties and receives general guidance from a superior.

Education and Experience : The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and / or experience.

Bachelors degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field AND Two (2) years of experience in the design, implementation, maintenance, and administration of geographical information systems.

Special Qualifications :

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license.

Pay Range : $71,676.80 with step increases to $86,424.00 Annually

Benefits : Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year : twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply :

Applicants for a closed competitive posting are required to meet the following : Candidates must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories : Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

How to Apply : Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information :

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by the date specified when given the form (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Competencies and skills :

Knowledge of the software, hardware, databases, operating systems, and utilities currently in use in the GIS field

Knowledge of web development environments and deployment architectures for GIS applications

Knowledge of programming / scripting resources for geographic analysis, geoprocessing, and methods and standards for data collection and analysis

Knowledge of relational database systems design, development, and administration

Knowledge of techniques and standard practices of field data collection using GIS, GPS, and mobile device hardware Knowledge of operating systems, client-server architecture, and computer network operation and maintenance

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks

Skill in the preparation of maps, reports, and related documents

Skill in the installation and modification of desktop and server computer hardware and software

Skill in the detection of hardware and software malfunctions and their timely resolution

Skill in developing, modifying, and supporting GIS application configurations and scripts

Skill in designing and building geospatial databases; skill in using and administering geospatial relational databases in an enterprise environment

Skill in designing, deploying, and supporting Web and mobile-based GIS applications

Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software

Ability to work independently, with periodic general guidance, on a number of projects simultaneously

Ability to train others in the use of GIS hardware and software

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to stand, walk, or lift from 51 to 75% of the time; to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, sit, or type from 26 to 50% of the time; and to climb and balance up to 25% of the time

Ability to use up to one hundred (100) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to fifty (50) pounds of force from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to twenty (20) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects

Essential Functions : Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Develops geospatial data models for participating agencies, including raster and vector-based geographic data layers, and related data

Assists in developing geospatial data maintenance procedures

Designs, implements, and supports field data collection workflows using mobile devices and GIS / GPS (Global Positioning Systems) technologies

Assists in the planning, design, development, integration, implementation, training, and support of GIS applications among the participating agencies

Promotes the adoption and enhancement of GIS technologies

Identifies opportunities where geospatial data and GIS applications can impact existing and potential business functions

Assists in the development of improved business practices and operational efficiencies through the application of geospatial applications, data, services, maps, reports, and analysis

Provides technical support to agency users in the form of training, data maintenance, quality control, hardware / software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, and integration of new geospatial and non-spatial data sources

Produces graphic output in the form of maps, charts and other presentation materials as needed for the City Council, Planning Commission, developers, consultants and other miscellaneous boards and committees and the general public

Pursues training opportunities to remain current in developing GIS technology and, when applicable, recommends changes in existing hardware, software, or processes

Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation : The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points :

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone : (402) 444-5300

Fax : (402) 444-5314

Website : hr.cityofomaha.org

Email : employment@cityofomaha.org