GIS Analyst 1-3

City of Renton • Full-time • Renton, WA, US • 2d ago

Job Description

The City of Renton is looking for a skilled and motivated GIS professional to join the Public Works team as GIS Analyst 1-3. In this role, you will work alongside a team of capable individuals to support the Public Works Departments GIS and Asset Management objectives and will be part of a group whose responsibilities include data management of utility and transportation sections, utilizing and innovating GIS applications, and assisting with short- and long-term asset management planning. The position will allow you the opportunity to advance your career as a GIS professional while making an impact on the City’s infrastructure and services, as well as being part of an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent

Benefits Package, Including:

Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Salary placement depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent.

Annual Salary GIS Analyst 1: $92,724 - $112,920

Annual Salary GIS Analyst 2: $97,368 - $118,692

Annual Salary GIS Analyst 3: $104,856 - 127,764

Telework Program

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Essential Functions For GIS Analyst 1:

Edit and update spatial and tabular GIS data and metadata.
Create new GIS data through digitization, conversion, extraction, and georeferencing.
Complete GIS data requests in support of projects, regional partnerships, and vendors.
Support or actively participate in field data collection efforts.
Create print and digital map products applying appropriate cartographic techniques based on map purpose and end-user requirements.
Create online (interactive) maps for presentation, editing, and analysis reflecting end-user requirements and business needs.
Perform analysis of spatial and tabular data to support projects and business needs.
Research and acquire external spatial and non-spatial data as required to support projects and business needs.
Perform technical and administrative tasks associated with the GIS system using GIS equipment, software, data, and products.
Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic databases with database management software.
Design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City’s infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans through the use of GIS software, and database management software.
Define, develop and maintain primary mapping layers, databases, applications and associated standards required to produce the products needed.
Work on GIS projects both independently and as a member of a team; design project methodology and produce final products.
Organize, maintain, update, analyze and retrieve information from various sources requiring close coordination with all principal providers and users of geographic information in other divisions and departments of the City, as well as outside agencies.
Train and assist GIS system users in defining needs and developing GIS applications.
Assist defining GIS standards as related to mapping layers and database structures.
Provide general guidance, instruction, and interpretation on the uses of GIS data.
Confer with all City departments, as well as outside agencies, on matters pertaining to GIS projects.
Work with other City departments to coordinate mapping and database needs for proposed projects and to resolve problems.

Essential Functions For GIS Analyst 2:

Provide technical and administrative assistance for the GIS program by operating GIS equipment, software, data, and products.
Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic databases with database management software.
Design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City’s infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans using GIS software, and database management software.
Perform a variety of complex and independent duties involved in the management of large-scale GIS studies and projects.
Design or review GIS projects to ensure compliance and compatibility with existing systems and applicable codes, standards, specifications and practices; may perform lead duties as assigned.
May provide training, instruction and feedback to personnel in assigned work group; may provide information to staff on procedural changes; may assist in scheduling and assigning tasks to ensure accomplishment of functions in a timely manner.
Define, develop and maintain primary mapping layers, databases, applications and associated standards required to produce the products needed.
Work on GIS projects both independently and as a member of a team; design project methodology and produce final products.
Organize, maintain, update, analyze and retrieve information from various sources requiring close coordination with all principal providers and users of geographic information in other divisions and departments of the City, as well as outside agencies.
Train and assist GIS system users in defining needs and developing GIS applications.
Assist defining GIS standards as related to mapping layers and database structures.
Provide general guidance, instruction, and interpretation on the uses of GIS data.
Confer with all City departments, as well as outside agencies, on matters pertaining to GIS projects. Work with other City departments to coordinate mapping and database needs for proposed projects and to resolve problems.
Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.
Perform complex calculations of distances, areas, and quantities, using applicable software, requiring an understanding of geometry, trigonometry and algebra.

Information Technology Functions Also Include:

Install GIS desktop software and updates on user workstations and troubleshoot performance problems.
Assist with GIS software and platform maintenance and monitoring.
Manage users access to platform components and content

Planning Functions Also Include:

Perform GIS analysis of demographic and ancillary data to support and direct community planning and economic development efforts.

Utility Systems Functions Also Include:

Interpret complex engineering plans and documents to transfer asset and system information to databases.

Essential Functions For GIS Analyst 3:

Design accurate and efficient methods to perform GIS analysis and evaluate result in order to answer complex business questions or support end-user requirements.
Develop monitoring, tracking, and analytical tools and dashboards to provide statistics and operational insights in support of long-term planning and resource allocation.
Plan and lead high-level GIS projects.
Create workflows and automations to reduce manual GIS data editing and update.
Automate repetitive tasks or analysis requests by designing and deploying standalone or application-based scripting.
Lead the design, management, and monitoring of departmental GIS databases and ancillary data.
Perform GIS database maintenance using available database management tools and applications.
Create SQL scripts for database query, analysis, and data extraction.
Create database views to improve data accessibility and integration.
Create database triggers and stored procedures to automate data maintenance and update tasks.
Design and manage the integration of GIS and other information system data and platforms.
Possess an understanding of structured data file and interchange formats outside their accessibility within software and platform interfaces and modify them appropriately when required.
Provide advanced troubleshooting of software, platform, and data issues.
Take a lead role with vendor support to resolve difficult technical issues or improve functionality or performance of GIS and related systems and platforms.
Perform a variety of complex and independent duties involved in the management of large-scale GIS studies and projects.
Continually apply understanding of and expertise with City GIS software and platforms to solve problems and identify possible enhancements
Mentor GIS Analyst I/II staff as required.

Information Technology Functions Also Include:

Take a lead role in the installation, configuration, and update all GIS software and platform components.
Participate in all levels of GIS software and platform administration.
Design, create, and deploy, or migrate GIS databases.
Assist with overall City GIS coordination.

Planning Functions Also Include:

Perform advanced statistical analysis involving demographic, economic, and equity indicators and data
Create interactive analytical tools which allows parameters to be modified by department users.
Perform GIS analysis of demographic and ancillary data to support and direct community planning and economic development efforts.
Provide guidance and recommendation of analysis methods involving demographic, economic, and equity indicators and data.

Utility Systems Functions Also Include:

Interpret complex engineering plans and documents to transfer asset and system information to databases.
Develop advanced network data models and applications.
Perform advanced GIS data integrations with asset management and other information systems used by department sections.
Design, develop, maintain, and analyze geographic department databases with database management software.
Guide the design and deployment of GIS network data models and set standards for data maintenance

The GIS Analyst 1–3 position also includes the following responsibilities, in addition to the essential functions listed above:

Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years GIS experience using GIS software to produce maps, perform spatial analysis, and generate databases.
Or minimum 6 years relevant education and experience.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

GIS ANALYST 2 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years GIS experience using GIS software to produce maps, perform spatial analysis, and generate databases.
Or minimum 8 years relevant education and experience.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

GIS ANALYST 3 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 6 years GIS experience using GIS software to produce maps, perform spatial analysis, and generate databases.
Or minimum 10 years relevant education and experience.
Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Communicate with City employees and residents.
Lift or move items weighing up to 40 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication From The City Of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact ajamilova@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.

This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
- Probation Officer

VEBA

If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.
Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
Employees may access their vacation immediately.

Sick Leave

Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.

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Why are you interested in working for the City of Renton?

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Describe your experience with GIS including types of work performed (private, nonprofit, local municipal etc.) and GIS software used.

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Describe your experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise level GIS applications and maps.

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Describe your experience with implementing and adhering to good data management practices.

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Describe your experience working with Enterprise Asset Management Software or Platform. Please be sure to list which software you used and years of experience with each.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?