Geospatial Analyst I/II/III w/El Paso County (Colorado Springs, CO)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ElPasoCountyCo/jobs/3272292/geospatial-analyst-i-ii-iii

Assists in the management and maintenance of various Geographical Information System (GIS) related asset datasets stored in a variety of enterprise level asset databases. Participates in the development of strategic and tactical plans and programs in maximizing El Paso County’s transportation infrastructure. Conducts data analysis and provides various deliverables such as reports, maps, and other related documents. This position is part of the Geospatial Analyst career progression series, which includes Geospatial Analyst I, Geospatial Analyst II, and Geospatial Analyst III. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
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• Assists in maintaining Department of Public Works (DPW) asset data dictionary standards.
• Creates, maintains, and modifies asset data inventories in various enterprise-level and siloed asset management systems (AMS).
• Prepares geospatial datasets through digitization, data conversion, and manual data entry of electronic and paper-based records into GIS.
• Conducts continuous refinement and quality control of Asset Management data; generates reports and conducts data analysis as needed to arrive at results.
• Utilizes geospatial analysis techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in given geographic locations.
• Provides digital and hard copy maps, tabular datasets, reports, graphics, and other asset data products in support of daily operations, planning, engineering, and maintenance operations,
• Creates GIS asset data from coordinate geometry (COGO) legal descriptions.
• Organizes, documents, and provides backup material for a variety of design projects and engineering studies.
• Researches County documents and plans across various County databases and archives.
• Provides review and interpretation of subdivision plats and land surveys for County assets.
• Prepares DPW asset acceptance submittals for public infrastructure.
• Provides research for public right-of-way in support of daily operations and customer service.
• Prepares, coordinates, and manages County road name change petitions to the BOCC.
• Interacts with County staff to develop custom map project requirements.
• Facilitates the implementation efforts for transportation GIS and asset management applications.
• Independently evaluates, develops, and programs GIS applications to automate and convert data using approved software and protocols.
• Gathers geographic data through field observations, maps, photographs, satellite imagery, censuses, and other sources; analyzes the geographic distribution of physical and cultural characteristics and occurrences.
• Maintains and analyzes crash data as required.
• Reviews, evaluates, and verifies GIS data provided by other government agencies or private sector contractors for accuracy.
• Develops graphical models and provides data of analysis results for committees and the public.
• Coordinates with governmental agencies for data collection and transfer.
• Assists DPW employees in the use of GIS applications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Level II and III functions:

• Utilizes creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in providing GIS support to County staff, outside organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
• Assists with land use and travel demand model data upkeep and verification as assigned.
• Provides traffic count program support, data management, and analysis.
• Provides basic asset management database support, troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.
• Maintains regular contact with DPW personnel, answering questions, solving problems, and implementing and supporting applications from vendors.
• Provides training and support to DPW employees on AMS software, principles, and processes.
• Designs and develops complex ESRI ModelBuilder scripts and templates as needed.
• Develops web-based, end-user asset data dashboards through custom programming, as required.
• Develops ArcGIS Online applications in support of field data collection, asset inspections, and engineering activities.
• Assists in field data collection by DPW staff from GPS data collection, data conversion, and integration into GIS and asset inventories.
• Provides training and support to DPW staff in the use of field data collection equipment.
• Utilizes programming skills to write basic and advanced queries in generating datasets and reports.
• Refines and documents asset database schema changes and modifications.
• Refines and documents asset database data dictionary changes and modifications.

Qualifications
To qualify for Geospatial Analyst at any level:

• Knowledgeable of GIS software and technology.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a high degree of technical competence in geospatial development, analysis, and design.
• Must possess the ability to use standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, Microsoft Office applications, and copier.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs to include Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to produce timely and accurate reports; ability to make correct mathematical calculations.
• Broad range of skills and responsiveness to changing priorities and directives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; collaborative team player with attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst I:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of GIS or related experience preferred.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst II:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of GIS or related experience.
• Emerging proficiency ArcGIS Online including development of web maps, field applications, shared layer services and user management.
• Emerging proficiency in programming languages such as VB Script, Python, SQL, and PL/SQL, and dashboard programming languages such as HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• GPS data collection experience.
• Prior asset management experience.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst III:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of GIS or related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as VB Script, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, and dashboard programming languages such as HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated proficiency ArcGIS Online including development of web maps, field applications, shared layer services and user management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with relational databases such as Access, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• GPS data collection experience.
• Prior asset management experience.
• Ability to mentor and train co-workers.

Licenses/Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.

Work Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office and/or remote work environment; occasionally will be required to perform work in the field under adverse weather conditions.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.