GIS Analyst w/ City of Florence (OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor/jobs/3517385/gis-analyst

​Summary of this Posting
The City is looking for a full-time GIS Analyst, which has a hiring pay range of $22.29 to $25.27/hr. The determination of the position and pay will depend upon the applicant’s qualifications. This a 40 hour per week position that comes with employer paid medical premiums, health savings account, and is part of the Public Employee Retirement System (see the benefits tab for more information).

​This position is open until filled. We will process applications as they are received. Once the position is filled, this recruitment will closed without notice. We will also cease accepting applications on September 6. We will process any applications received by September 6.
If you are interested in local government, have experience in Geographic Information Systems, and are eager to take on new tasks, then this position is a great opportunity to continue your career with us!

The Opportunity
The Florence Public Works Department is dedicated to professionally maintaining and improving the current infrastructure of water, sewer, storm, street, airport and park services, to the highest possible standards for our community.

This is an opportunity to work directly with our field crews, Economic Development, and Planning/Land Use to develop maps and track key information in our systems that will feed deliverable products to our departments and community.

​Come join us in helping to make the City of Florence the Premier Community on the Coast!

The Role
The GIS Analyst is an entry level professional contributor that provides support for larger projects across the City and that also performs the standard and specialized work relating to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the City. This includes maintaining and building GIS databases of the City’s infrastructure, assets, and other information useful to the City’s operations; as well as producing, developing, implementing, and maintaining reports, maps, and other deliverables based upon the GIS databases.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and sets a high-quality bar. This person likes to solve problems and is willing to learn how to utilize GIS in a public agency environment. Most importantly, you like being part of a team and growing in your professional career alongside others within the City.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration is key and wants to make a positive impact, then this is a great role for you.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update the City’s GIS data on infrastructure, streets, and utility systems.
• Collect infrastructure data using GPS equipment and software, including importing GPS data into existing databases.
• Act as records custodian for as-built drawings, maps, and other related records.
• Produce, develop, and maintain a variety of reports, maps, and drawings.
• Produce, develop, and maintain a variety of reports (statistical, summation, analysis, etc.) and geographic maps, drawings, and databases and perform research of historical data to inform said accurate production, development, and maintenance.
• Develop, implement, publish, and maintain interactive maps that show City infrastructure, zoning, inventory and other items.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to develop story maps to for publication as part of various City projects.
• Act as point of contact for day-to-day operations of the GIS program with internal and external customers.
• Research and review land use transactions, work with legal descriptions, create maps, etc.
• Be accurate and able to take specific direction well
• Be knowledgeable and able to answer questions of both internal and external customers
• Provide excellent customer service at all times
• Adhere to the City’s Values, Mission Statement, and Core Competencies and represent the City to the community

Qualifications
What to bring with you

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major studies in geographic information systems or closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional applicable experience and training in a full range of GIS applications
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with version 10.3 (or higher) of ArcGIS, including at least some professional/project experience with ArcGIS StoryMaps and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
• Knowledge of cartography, use of GIS in a professional setting, and knowledge of GIS software
• Knowledge of customer service techniques
• Skills in communication, time management, and in using technology
• Ability to craft professional documents, perform detail-oriented assignments in a timely manner, build relationships and work well with others

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with or experience processing or writing grants or grant applications.
• Knowledge of or experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Master’s degree from accredited university in geographic information systems, geography, or related field.
• Familiarity with or experience with AutoCad software.