GIS Analyst w/ City of Port Angeles (WA)

Applicants can apply online on our City of Port Angeles job center here: https://www.cityofpa.us/1174/GIS-Analyst---Public-Works 

Nature of Work:
Under general supervision of the Public Works and Utilities Director, or Designee, provides direction and development of the City’s geographic information system (GIS) and maintenance management system (MMS).

• Cartographic mapping production.
• Perform GIS mapping updates and data entry referencing construction plans, field sketches and miscellaneous information.
• Perform field inspections to resolve mapping discrepancies.
• Create custom reports from the GIS and MMS databases.
• Manage information in an orderly and logical manner consistent with the city’s GIS directory and database structure.
• Provide GIS and MMS user support.
• Modify and customize the MMS.
• Manage, modify and customize the GIS.
• Manage raster imagery collection and migration to the GIS.
• Manage the annual storm water billing process.
• Manage the GIS addressing and geocoding.
• Web mapping management and development.
• Research a variety of records.
• Perform spatial and tabular analysis.
• MS Access development and customization.
• Manage contracts related to the GIS, MMS and Cad.

​Salary:  
$67,739.36 - $80,897.44 annually ($32.567 - $38.893 per hour). 
Excellent benefits include longevity pay after completion of 5 years, medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vacation/sick leave accrual, PERS retirement and deferred compensation plan matching. Employee shares 12.5% of the medical premium. Position is represented by AFSCME Local 1619.

Education:

• Two-year college degree in engineering or surveying technology, ESRI certifications in Desktop and Geodata management and three years of experience as a GIS analyst or manager in an engineering or utility (operations) setting.
• Or, Two-year college degree in engineering or surveying technology and five years of experience as a GIS analyst or manager in an in an engineering or utility (operations) setting.

Experience:

• Must have computer experience with ESRI, AutoCad, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, SQL Server (or equivalent RDBMS), and Cityworks (or equivalent MMS).
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license at the time of appointment, or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days, and a driving record acceptable to the City's Risk Manager.

Knowledge of:

• Cartographic mapping.
• Gis, engineering and surveying principles and practices.
• Database and geodatabase management.
• Project administration.
• Utility operations and construction projects.
• Maintenance management systems.
• SQL and HTML programming.
• ESRI modeler.
• Geoprocessing and geocoding.
• Map projections and datums.

Ability to:

• Operate large format plotters and scanners.
• Prepare cartographic maps using ArcMap.
• Manage, modify and customize the GIS using ArcCatalog.
• Create, modify and customize map services using ArcGIS Server Manager.
• Develop custom geoprocesses using ESRI Model Builder.
• Modify and customize the MMS using Cityworks Designer.
• Manipulate, filter and migrate data Using ArcTools, ArcMap, MS Access or SQL Server.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Apply City and Department policies and procedures.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

To Apply:  Apply online at www.cityofpa.us/jobcenter . Please complete the online application and attach a letter of interest and resume. Position is open until filled.

Selection Process:   Applicants will be evaluated on the qualifications and related experience.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. COPA is an EOE.