GIS Analyst/Programmer

Required Skills
Candidate should have strong hands-on experience in GIS technologies related to data production
Experience with Esri GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Candidate should have experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata
Candidate should have experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data products
Working knowledge of GIS techniques including map production, geometry (point/line/polygon) editing (COGO), geocoding, particularly using addressing and property/cadastral data
Experience with SQL database queries and geospatial relationship queries
Experience with creating effective and aesthetically sound cartographic outputs
Experience with data management and metadata
Experience working with enterprise and file geodatabases
Ability to achieve results under limited direction
Ability to complete project tasks individually or as part of a larger team

Highly Desired Skills
Experience utilizing aerial photography data
Experience working with planimetric data
Experience with Python scripting
Ability to propose new tools and methods for improving business processes
Effective communication, both orally and in writing

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) preferred but not required.

CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise complex projects.
2. Interfaces with other offices; consults with and inform user departments on system requirements; and resolves problems and operating difficulties for the current and future enhancements to Districts system.
3. Participates in problem resolution related to system design and implementation review.
4. Recommends approval of functional and technical design documents and implementation of systems, program enhancements and updates of applications.
5. Analyzes and evaluates system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and back-up procedures.
6. Works on the development of new systems, as well as upgrades and enhancements to existing systems; and ensures systems are in compliance with approved standards.
7. Develops complex programs and reports in database query language.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Skill
Strong hands-on experience in GIS technologies related to data production
Experience with Esri GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata
Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data products
Working knowledge of GIS techniques incl. map prod., geometry (point/line/polygon) editing (COGO), geocoding, (addressing & property/cadastral data)
Experience with SQL database queries and geospatial relationship queries
Experience with creating effective and aesthetically sound cartographic outputs
Experience with data management and metadata
Experience working with enterprise and file geodatabases
Experience utilizing aerial photography data
Experience working with planimetric data
Experience with Python scripting
Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science or Planning, or related field or equivalent experience.
Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
Meets minimum requirements for a Journeyman level role. (6 yrs of work experience and Degree or equivalent)