GIS Data Analyst bei City of Boise, ID

About the Department

Put your geospatial expertise to work making a real impact in Boise. In this role, you’ll create and deliver high-quality geospatial data products that support city operations, guide data-driven decisions, and help achieve department and citywide goals. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape our community, all while enjoying the flexibility of working under general supervision.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Associate's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, cartography or a related field
• 2 years of experience using GIS software in the design and production of thematic maps and other applications, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Position Duties

Conducts research, analysis, collection, translation, creation, quality assurance and control and maintenance of data within multiple databases for use in the production and modification of a variety of digital and hard copy Geographic Information System (GIS) information products. 

Performs GIS data design, development, maintenance and manipulation of internal and third-party geospatial data products related to city business needs. Investigates and verifies data from internal and external sources for compliance with city standards and appropriateness for use and inclusion into the city's GIS. Maintains data maintenance procedures and metadata documents, ensuring data integrity and compliance with city GIS data standards. 

Performs complex geospatial analysis on existing data to generate statistics, discover correlating information, solve problems or make recommendations in support of city services. Designs, creates, maintains and updates maps, drawings, plans, spreadsheets, data files and documentation for a wide variety of city uses. Coordinates, designs and produces a variety of maps and other graphic representations displaying layers, attribute data and geospatial analysis using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data. Enters attribute data pertaining to specific features into relational databases. 

Provides spatial data and analysis services to other city departments as assigned. Resolves end-user problems related to GIS data. Provides city GIS users with support in the use of GIS software. Assists with enterprise and department-level GIS planning and coordination. Participates in department-specific GIS coordination meetings. Develops training manuals and procedures as required. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of:; GIS concepts, practices and techniques; computer mapping and attribute data conversion, transfer, manipulation and analysis; GIS and computer-aided drafting software, tools and applications; Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata; manual/hand-held measuring and monitoring equipment; computer usage including related software,; and terminology, methods and techniques used in engineering maps and records.

Ability to:; utilize a variety of GIS software, graphics and other applications; interpret maps, graphs, satellite and aerial images; perform spatial analyses and data query creation using a variety of data querying tools; operate a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and data collection equipment; provide training and troubleshooting on desktop GIS software; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, cartography or a related field and three years of experience using GIS software in the design and production of thematic maps and other applications or four years of progressively responsible GIS experience performing GIS data analysis, programming, design and production of thematic applications or similar in an information systems environment.

GIS Certified Professional (GISP) designation.

Experience with versioning in ArcSDE databases, network analysis, geometric networks or spatial analysis and/or knowledge of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) practices.

Esri ArcGIS Pro certification.

Other Qualifications

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.