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GIS Analyst

Salary

$59,670.26 - $65,062.66 Annually

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34149

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

06/28/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Section: GIS Services

Reporting Location: Houston, TX.

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:00am - 4:00pm*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works collaboratively within a larger team of GIS professionals to provide quality deliverables and analysis, applications, field verification, and data updates. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proficient in ArcPro desktop software editing and mapping,

• Provides technical guidance and knowledge of the GIS Enterprise including Portal, and ArcGIS Online

• Design, create, or maintain data (e.g. standard qa/qc); provide maps, data, and reports to be utilized in decision-making processes

• Digitizes in the utility network water and wastewater systems, and provides QC for ongoing projects.

• Provides daily communication and efficient coordination of work activities with supervisor and team members.

• Provides support and delivery on GIS projects including mapping, analysis, applications, field verification, and data engineering.

• Promotes excellent customer service with productive stakeholder discussions and timely deliverables.

• Has a solid understanding of best practices regarding updating data in geodatabases including data development, design, and maintenance.

• Promotes quality data and customer service with productive stakeholder discussions.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge on GIS technology or related geospatial topics to the team and Houston Public Works.

• Participates in the GIS On-Call weekly schedule to support outside business hours, and high-priority requests. Support includes digitizing, mapping, application support, and reporting under the guidance of a GIS Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier II Level .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

Substitution:

Professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-2976

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

• Less than a High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science or a closely related Field.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science or a closely related field.

  02

  How many years experience do you have working with a comprehensive geographic information system?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 4

• 4 years but less than 6

• 6 or more years

• No experience

  03

  Have you worked with utility GIS in any capacity and how experienced would you say you were with Utility Network Model, topology, or geometric networks?

  04

  Are you familiar with ESRI's Experience Builder or Web App Builder? Which widgets have you configured? ("See Resume" is an unacceptable answer).

  05

  How would you rate your skill with creating complex web apps, both for desktop users and mobile?

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  06

  Please describe a time where you created a Python script to execute a geoprocessing task. ("See Resume" is an unacceptable answer).

  07

  Have you worked independently or collaboratively through a GIS Project, specifically an analysis task? How did you present your results? ("See Resume" is an unacceptable answer).

  08

  Have you completely and truthfully answered question #9 on the application regarding employment gaps? (Failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question