{"id":46488,"date":"2022-07-07T08:44:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=46488"},"modified":"2022-07-07T08:44:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:44:02","slug":"job-gis-analyst-city-managers-office-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-gis-analyst-city-managers-office-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: GIS Analyst, City Manager’s Office (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For more information, please follow this link: <\/strong><\/b>https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/olympiawa\/jobs\/3592322\/gis-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery<\/a><\/p>\n

Salary<\/strong>– $77,143.25 – $93,691.52 Annually<\/p>\n

Contact Information
<\/strong>If you have questions about the position and\/or requirements, please contact Andy Wuest, GIS Manager, at awuest@ci.olympia.wa.us<\/a> or (360)753-8360.<\/div>\n

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Description:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Under the direction of the\u00a0GIS\u00a0Manager, the\u00a0GIS Analyst\u00a0supports\u00a0a variety of\u00a0integrated GIS\u00a0applications\u00a0and\u00a0business\u00a0processes\u00a0to provide reliable, secure, scalable, and\u00a0effective\u00a0GIS\u00a0solutions critical to the City’s core business functions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    The GIS\u00a0Analyst\u00a0position is part of\u00a0the\u00a0GIS\u00a0series.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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      Work is performed with\u00a0relative\u00a0independence and latitude for exercising judgment\u00a0and initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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        Work performance is evaluated for timeliness, thoroughness, and achievement of goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          The GIS Analyst performs database support, advanced geoprocessing and spatial analysis, GIS related project tasks and\/or troubleshooting and systems administration for GIS applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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          Essential Functions\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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            Facilitate the development of data collection, input,\u00a0reports\u00a0and modeling standards for GIS data, applications, and solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Provide\u00a0technical and\u00a0database\u00a0GIS support\u00a0for routine\u00a0tasks, projects, and change management.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              Serve as\u00a0GIS\u00a0consultant to City departments and operations by evaluating technical and non-technical aspects of\u00a0GIS\u00a0related proposals, plans, ideas, and suggestions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Supports\u00a0critical decisions in the development and integration of spatial technologies, design and maintenance of spatial databases, and GIS deployment strategies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Support the development and implementation of project plans, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City\u2019s GIS program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Document\u00a0workflow solutions for GIS data\u00a0editors, maintain\u00a0geospatial data\u00a0documentation and metadata.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Support the maintenance and design of the Enterprise GIS database utilizing ESRI GIS technology and database management tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Perform moderate to complex geoprocessing and analysis using GIS applications to create, edit, and maintain GIS data layers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Advocate\u00a0mapping and cartographic standards as well\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0GIS best practices and techniques for use by the GIS community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Responsible for overall application system administration activities, such as installations, removals, upgrades, modifications, troubleshooting, data integrity, and security\u00a0for GIS\u00a0software\u00a0applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Advise on the maintenance of GIS software, patches, and technical troubleshooting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                General knowledge and understanding of current application and delivery technologies;\u00a0service-oriented\u00a0architecture (SOA), IIS application pools and web services, software as a service (SAAS), software hosting models, and cloud computing concepts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                  Utilize existing change management tools and follows IT Service Management (ITSM) procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Maintain awareness of\u00a0current trends\u00a0and innovations in the field of GIS, database design and related hardware and software\u00a0by attending\u00a0conferences, workshops, seminars, and other training.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                  Minimum qualifications & Requirements<\/p>\n

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                  Knowledge\/Skills\/Abilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Knowledge and experience with ESRI\u2019s ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and desktop GIS solutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Knowledge of published and practiced cartographic, computer programming, GIS, and surveying standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                      Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and concepts used in performing geoprocessing functions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Knowledge and understanding of relational\u00a0and spatial\u00a0database principles and models as related to database design, deployment, and maintenance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Knowledge and experience monitoring and maintaining interfaces between\u00a0GIS core\u00a0applications and\u00a0GIS business applications such as work order and asset management\u00a0systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Ability to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot\u00a0GIS and GIS integrated\u00a0software applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Ability to perform data analysis, conversion, and publication using Microsoft SQL\u00a0Server.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                        Ability to create and maintain web mapping services, apps, and sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Ability to assist other City staff and\/or public in understanding GIS methodology and techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of data with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy using a variety of analytical and reporting tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks effectively to meet critical deadlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Ability to troubleshoot and provide support; high technical aptitude with the ability to grasp technical concepts and details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                          Ability to use the security features and controls of\u00a0GIS\u00a0systems and\u00a0applications, knowledge of data security requirements, organizational structures, and roles to ensure protection of City data.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Ability to apply the principles and practices of ITIL and IT Service Management (ITSM) when implementing, managing, and delivering technology to meet the needs of customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Ability to deliver high quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Ability to develop and deliver training content that satisfies the needs of diverse audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                            Technical expertise, diplomacy, professionalism, enthusiasm, and strong customer service skills are required.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Facilitate and engage diverse teams at all levels of the organization to translate business challenges into solutions within\u00a0GIS\u00a0applications. Ability to utilize business process analysis methodology to examine City processes to find opportunities for improvements, translate into requirements that can be implemented within\u00a0GIS\u00a0applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Active participation in professional GIS application specific organizations, activities, and training.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Serve as backup for other staff members in a mutually supportive teamwork environment and respond to system failure and maintenance emergencies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Demonstrated punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                              Bachelor\u2019s\u00a0degree or equivalent in geography, environmental management, computer science or closely related field.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                                Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience using GIS analysis techniques, geographic data collection methods, cartography, ARCGIS Online, and GIS data models preferred.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                                  Advanced software knowledge of ArcMap (v10.6+ preferred) and ArcGIS Pro (v2.6+ preferred).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                    The following certifications are?not required but highly desirable:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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                                      GIS Certification\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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                                        Microsoft MTA Database Certification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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