Lead Systems Analyst-GIS

City of Georgetown • Full-time • Georgetown, Texas, United States • $83.38k - $104.46k / year • 4d ago

This position leads advanced technical staff in ensuring that mission-critical systems meet technical requirements. This position is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and its integration with enterprise software systems. The IT Lead Systems Analyst for GIS collaborates with stakeholders to design geospatial solutions, manage GIS infrastructure, and provide expert-level support for spatial data and applications. This role requires advanced knowledge of GIS technology, enterprise database management, multi-system integrations, and project management.

Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaborates with the GIS Supervisor on the most technical GIS projects and processes for the City.
Works with City staff in the development of GIS databases including spatial data design, collection, development, and editing.
Leads and manages system integrations, specifically integrations involving ESRI software, FME software, and Asset Management Software
Maintains standardized server and database configurations and executes change controls.
Operates and manages database and server(s), including initial setup and configuration, support during application implementation, go-live and ongoing operational monitoring/tuning.
Develops, maintains, and troubleshoots web services and applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
Provides technical support for GIS users in multiple departments throughout the organization.
Utilizes Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise and Microsoft SQL Server to perform management and maintenance of spatial databases.
Implements, maintains and troubleshoots departmental servers.
Monitors and/or reviews system activity, progress, and performance reports of databases, to ensure accurate, appropriate, and effective use of data, including database definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, and operational guidelines to continually seek opportunities for improvement.
Creates and maintains documentation related to job functions.
Writes scripts and processes to perform routine data maintenance and other tasks.
Represents the City and coordinates with other agencies in the development of data standards.
Evaluates information and data from outside sources, determines the quality of the data, and converts data to assist users.
May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Coordinate and perform GIS-related training for users.
Assist with system administration duties including updating tables, troubleshooting and documenting problems and resolutions, assisting with conversions and upgrades, and acting as a liaison between the user department and the Information Technology Department.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Three (3) years of full-time relevant GIS experience, including database administration and enterprise GIS management.
Work experience may substitute for thirty (30) semester hours of required education, with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Knowledge of:

GIS principles, cartography, geospatial analysis, and geographic coordinate systems.
Advanced ESRI GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS for Server).
Database management systems (Microsoft SQL Server, ArcGIS SDE, ArcGIS Datastore).
System networking, server administration, ports, firewalls, and web services.
Scripting and programming languages (Python, JavaScript, SQL, FME).
Techniques and best practices of project management.
Assessing software systems’ ability to meet the needs of large-scale, critical business operations.
Local government operations, public service delivery, and regulatory requirements.
Research techniques, IT best practices, and knowledge of contemporary issues in Geographic Information Systems and Information Technology.

Skill in:

Collaborating and communicating with technical staff, system stakeholders, and managers.
Utilizing the advanced functions of ESRI's ArcGIS suite of software specifically ArcGIS Enterprise and Utility Networks
Server maintenance and administration.
Creating GIS web mapping applications and web services using tools such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS for Server. Includes understanding of HTML and JavaScript.
Microsoft SQL Server.
Computer scripting/programming languages (Python, JavaScript).
Proficient in extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools such as FME.
Presenting complex concepts to audiences of different levels of technical sophistication.
Reading and understanding technical manuals, business documents, policies and procedures, and system documentation.
Writing clear, accurate, timely documentation.
Writing clear, concise memos in non-technical terminology to brief managers and supervisors.
Exercising sound judgment in interpretations and decisions on matters significantly affecting operations and costs; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, clients, citizens, vendors.
Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
Solving problems, testing, installing, and implementing geographic information system programs; and in troubleshooting system issues.
Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Preferred: GIS Professional (GISP) Certification or Esri Technical Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office setting with occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, vision, hearing, and talking.

Candidates must pass a fingerprint-based FBI Criminal Background check upon acceptance of the position.

Hiring Range:$83,382.52 - $104,457.60, annually.

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