GIS Analyst w/ City of Kenmore (WA)

https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/cityofkenmore/job/perhjbfsb88bp4pti5i1pjq9po?r=28

The first review of applications and resumes will be on February 13

​Summary:
Under general supervision, this position updates, compiles, and analyzes large, complex multi-layered geo-spatial data sets on the City Geographic Information System (GIS) database; maintains GIS data servers; ensures the integrity and security of the City’s GIS database; creates special purpose maps and GIS products; provides technical expertise in developing operational and application solutions; supports mobile GIS applications; and manages GIS projects. This position conducts its duties as part of the Environmental Services team; however, GIS support is provided to all City departments. Because of the small number of City employees, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and maintain a wide variety of GIS information and layers important to managing Public Works and city assets, Public Works and city asset inventories and other Public Works and citywide GIS programs
• Assists with management of the Public Works asset management system and city’s service request system (Cityworks)
• Performs moderate to complex duties in support of City and departmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, functions, processing, application design, development, and testing of GIS software, hardware, and geospatial data management systems
• Analyzes business needs of internal departments to define appropriate GIS products or services; designs and creates maps; reviews existing digital data and manually maintained data; identifies GIS digital data needs; performs complex or specialized data conversions, and determines type of work necessary to complete the project application
• Trains staff and promotes the effective use of GIS products, datasets, and interactive-viewers; contributes to the development of training materials
• Organizes data acquisition from city and non-city sources and coordinates enterprise-level GIS services, policies, standards, and procedures with City professionals
• Operates GIS equipment, including GPS or other filed collection equipment, large format printers, storage media, and viewing devices
• Assists with updating, revising, design, and maintenance of maps, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, codes, decisions, and reports
• Supports in the interpretation, digitization, acquisition, and processing of remotely sensed data, aerial photography, and satellite imagery
• Work is performed with considerable independence and may be checked to assure adherence to instructions and conformance with established departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards
• The work is performed in an office environment with some field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of data collection, quality control, and to increase understanding of projects
• Prepares for and provides GIS support during emergency situations including floods, earthquakes, and storms

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and skills with:

• Problem solving is a must for this position
• Current GIS technologies and industry trends
• Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Visual communication and data mapping theories
• GIS application development, programming, and/or GIS related technologies
• GIS production of complex cartographic and other spatial data displays
• GIS web-mapping applications served to internal and external users
• Project management, planning, organization, and customer service skills
• Database techniques to process and analyze geo-spatial datasets
• Scientific research and data collection techniques
• User Acceptance Testing, metadata, hardware/software configurations, and GIS standards
• Communicate effectively by oral, written, and by other graphical means
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to business needs
• Learn new programs, platforms, and tools to finish specific analysis and tasks
• Complete multiple competing projects and meet deadlines
• Requires ability to demonstrate basic understanding of the disciplines of city departments and their divisions
• Requires well-developed human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with diverse teams, and exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers

Abilities:
Must have the ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and communicate rules, regulations, laws and ordinances
• Read construction-related drawings and documents
• Conduct mathematical computations using algebra and geometry
• Work productively and cooperatively both independently and as a member of a team
• Serve as a representative and convey a positive image of the City and its services
• Work with GIS and other related computer programs
• Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services

Education and Experience:
This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Natural Resources or related field, and three (3) years of experience in GIS or automated mapping. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. 

Licenses and Certificates

• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required in order to drive to various locations to perform work at multiple sites throughout the City of Kenmore or King County, and to drive a City vehicle. If selected for this position, a good driving record with a three (3) year driving record abstract would be required.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment – Work is predominantly performed indoors, however, occasional outdoor work may involve exposure to all weather conditions while conducting activities such as field data collection and verification of GIS related field assets. This position may be exposed to uneven terrain, traffic, open bodies of water, wildlife, and vegetation.
• Hours of Work –City Hall working hours are typically 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The position requires reporting to City Hall most of the time, but teleworking may be approved, if and when appropriate
• Safety Requirements –Required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

Other Items and Advantages for Working for the City of Kenmore:

• This position is eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more!
• This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
• The City does not participate in Social Security and participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
• Kenmore is on the Northshore of Lake Washington and has over seven miles of waterfront along the Lake and the Sammamish River.
• Kenmore is a first-ring suburb of Seattle and is equi-distant to downtown Seattle, downtown Bellevue, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, and Boeing and Paine Field in Everett.
• City Hall is in the heart of Kenmore’s downtown and is within walking distance to many local businesses, restaurants and parks!