GIS Analyst w/ City of Bellingham, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4085344-0/senior-gis-analyst

Nature of WorkDo you have progressively responsible GIS experience in a complex enterprise setting? The City of Bellingham's IT Services Department is currently hiring for a Senior GIS Analyst. Apply today!

The Senior GIS Analyst performs a wide variety of advanced business process, analysis and coordination functions to implement and maintain the integration and functionality of an enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). Provides technical consultation, application development and business solutions to departments and workgroups throughout the City. Develops and designs databases, scripts and applications.
 
Provides management, quality control, delivery and utilization of GIS information services. Performs a variety of advanced analytical and geo-processing functions to create, maintain, and retrieve data from the City's GIS. Develops and monitors GIS data quality control and update requirements to ensure proper data integration with other business systems. Develops and maintains data standards and procedures. Coordinates and reviews GIS data collection and mapping processes, and conducts training
 
Work is characterized by the incumbent's leading role in acquisition, implementation, and both technical and business-based support of GIS in a complex enterprise environment. Includes negotiation of contracts, coordination with business system vendors relying on GIS for implementation, integration and training, assisting users in developing systems and/or specifying changes, writing and/or specifying conversions.

The current full salary range for this position is $7,568/month - $9,170/month. Placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience in accordance with City policy. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters (Supervisory and Professional Unit) Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.  

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 10 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.
For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:

• Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
• Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)

​Flexibility and work/life balance are important to the City of Bellingham. Remote work is allowed up to 3 days per week. We allow some “flexing” of hours during each pay period to support work/life balance for employees.  

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 7/24/23 8:30 AM Pacific Time 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Designs, develops and administers the City's Intranet/Internet GIS mapping and data publishing applications (Esri Platform, Latitude Geographics/Geocortex platform, custom applications). Administers the cartographic design of and delivery of mapping feature services for ArcGIS Server and other integrated business systems according to industry best practices. Manages and streamlines update processes and administers business integration requirements for ArcServer based tools.
2. Provides high quality, detailed consultation, technical support and troubleshooting for key City GIS-related applications, including working with vendors. Evaluates current procedures, workflows, and problems, and recommends changes and improvements. Trains and supports City staff in the use and applications of GIS data viewing software and associated information, including a wide range of technical and non-technical employees using the GIS to perform analysis, complete inventories, and compile reports and studies.  
3. Designs and administers multiple GIS spatial databases (enterprise geodatabases) using ESRI/SDE, SQL Server, ArcGIS Server/Portal and other online data management tools. Designs, prepares and coordinates logical data models, definition structures, standards, procedures and documentation for the GIS and related/integrated systems or software applications. Coordinates, assists, and trains clients or subordinates in proper use and management of geospatial data, including maintenance of data quality assurance and quality control standards. Prepares and maintains the documentation of the GIS databases (including metadata), procedures and business data integration requirements.
4. Develops and updates data models, scripts, interfaces and programs in support of importing/exporting and manipulation of GIS data between various software systems and/or business applications. Writes scripts that automate daily or weekly processes to maintain the integrity of the GIS data. Receives feedback from users, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs scripts as necessary.
5. Designs and develops GIS and related application procedures and programs as required; tests procedures and programs to ensure that desired results are achieved; makes necessary changes to correct deficiencies. Researches and provides recommendations on application development software, add-ins and components. Uses scripting and markup languages as needed to automate tasks. Writes and modifies scripts to use occasionally or on a nightly basis. This includes Python, SQL, JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS, JSON, C++, C#,  Arcade.
6. Develops and maintains workflows and reports (example: Land Parcel Report), that automate/guide users through processes and generate reports that integrate data from GIS and City business systems, using ESRI, Geocortex, and SQL Server tools.
7. Administers GIS system updates and configurations settings to ensure optimum system performance and security. Administers the GIS software licensing to ensure proper and efficient deployment, accessibility and license utilization. Monitors system performance and logs to troubleshoot and proactively adjust configuration settings to maximize GIS system performance, availability, and security.
8. Acts as project lead for implementing business and analytical support to business system integration with the GIS systems. As project leader, chairs meetings and/or committees, prepares agendas, and coordinates project activities, including negotiation of contracts and coordination with business system vendors relying on GIS for implementation. Communicates project recommendations and/or status to City leaders at all levels of the organization. Identifies key business requirements, writes and produces GIS business functional specifications and work flow to meet the needs of the new business process or system. May provide explanation of research, determinations, analysis methods and deliverable materials in private and public meetings.
9. Coordinates and provides support for special mapping and data analysis projects and services for other City departments, outside agencies, the public, private developers, and consultants.