GIS Analyst - Water (LTE) w/City of Bellvue (WA)

Job Summary
The City of Bellevue is recruiting a GIS Analyst to support the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The GIS Analyst will be a member of a larger team of GIS and Business System Analysts in the Business Systems Team in the Utilities Department. The Analyst will assist with database maintenance, cartographic displays, evaluation of data quality and completeness, and process documentation under the supervision and guidance of the Sr. Engineer Technician. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of GIS principles and practices, be detail oriented, and have a desire to serve the public. Utilities experience is a plus. Scripting knowledge is a plus.

​Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes changes to water system maps and data sets using a variety of sources, including, but not limited to field collected data, field markups, as-built drawings, aerial imagery, and Google Street View
• Researches and interprets construction as-built drawings, redlines, deeds, surveys, and legal descriptions as needed to map Utility assets
• Understands available GIS datasets, overall GIS data file structure, and sources of GIS data
• Performs data extraction and analysis from geodatabases and enterprise relational databases
• Adheres to department’s GIS data entry and business rules and proposes rule modifications, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Work is performed under moderate to general supervision.

Qualifications

• Formal GIS Training and/or certification; graduation from a four-year college preferred
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop software, including experience with geometric networks and attribute assistant
• Experience with geospatial database maintenance and documentation
• Familiarity with cartographic design principles
• Basic understanding of desktop GIS automation 
• Ability to move tasks forward to completion in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Works and communicates well in an interdisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to the City's core values of exceptional public service, innovation, integrity, commitment to employees, and stewardship

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA:

• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The position works in an office environment at a desk and on a computer for 8 hours a day
• Work will be performed primarily at Bellevue City Hall but may, on occasion, also occur at Bellevue Service Center
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to occasionally lift 10-20 pounds to place equipment on a cart for relocation
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet

OTHER:

• This is a non-union, limited term employment and anticipated to last 15 months. 

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