GIS Analyst

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CLARKSVILLE EMPLOYEES ONLY. YOU MUST BE EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.***

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Designs and installs GIS systems which includes developing maps; updating databases; developing new applications; and modifying and updating current systems.

2. Prepares a variety of specialized GIS maps and related documents.

3. Performs complex data analyses using ArcGIS and related extensions, relational databases and other computer software.

4. Prepares a variety of reports and/or other written correspondence related to GISactivities, programs, and tasks.

5. Provides technical support to department as needed; responds to requests for information from internal departments; confers with internal departments to determine data and GIS needs.

6. Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Associate's degree in geographic information science or a related field;

• Three (3) years experience with a GIS database;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• GIS principles, practices, and structures;

• Intermediate understanding of ArcGIS Online;

• Spatial and relational data analysis, data management and analytical modeling;

• Map scales and projections;

• Cartographic design and mapping principles;

• General infrastructure principles;

• Business processes and workflows;

• Mathematical and statistical principles;

• Drafting technology;

• Computers and related software applications.

• Installing and updating GIS systems;

• Utilizing field equipment, including GPS and iPads;

• Maintaining and updating databases;

• Performing mathematical and statistical calculations;

• Utilizing a computer and related software applications;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.