GIS Analyst (Sarasota, FL)

Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States  
Posted: 12-21-2012
Employment Type: Full time 
Job ID: 7867

GIS Analyst:  Technical position performing progressively broad GIS assignments and projects with limited supervision. Assists and supports GIS professionals with larger and more complex GIS projects.  


Duties:

• Perform GIS analyses utilizing a combination of spatial and tabular data.
• Create, update, and maintain GIS data.
• Perform GIS layer maintenance utilizing advanced technologies, such as GPS.
• Assist in the direction of GIS layer creation and maintenance.
• Assist in the creation of geodatabase structures and schemas.
• Present status reports to senior staff.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Tier I and other County personnel as required.
• Apply knowledge of GIS theory/concepts to propose and develop GIS solutions addressing customer needs.
• Utilize work order management technologies and processes to ensure effective GIS service delivery.
• Develop and utilize project management tools and techniques to facilitate the completion of assigned GIS projects.
• Form strong collaborative working relationships with customers to anticipate needs, capitalize on opportunities to provide GIS-centric solutions, advance project efforts, and enhance the reputation of GIS within the organization.
• Develop and maintain skills as necessary to keep current with GIS technology and professional best practices.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification is desirable.  3 - 5 years experience editing Utilities (potable water, wastewater, reuse water) data in GIS applications.
 
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of documented and proven GIS experience.   OR
2-Year Degree in related field and three (3) years of documented and proven GIS experience.  OR
Bachelor’s Degree (4-Year) in geography, geomatics, GIS, or related field and one year of documented and proven GIS experience.  OR Master’s Degree (2-Year) in geography, geomatics, GIS, or related field.
 
Note: One year of college may substitute for one year of experience.
 
Job Based Competencies

• Geospatial Analytical Methods and Data Manipulation
• Geodatabase Design Aspects
• Geocomputation
• Develop Solutions to Problems
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPad, Outlook, and Microsoft Products: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Desktop Software and Extensions
• Excellent Skills in customer relations/responses
• Collaboration and Facilitation Skills

Physical Demands
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
 
For Info and to Apply:  Only applicants that apply on line at www.scgov.net/Careers will be considered.  Resumes may be attached.  For assistance, please call (941) 861-5742.
 
Salary/Benefits:  $17.31-$25.00 (midpoint) May exceed DOE. Generous medical/dental/life insurance, generous paid time off, state retirement program, wellness programs and much more.