Description

The City of Stockton is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to oversee the development and implementation of GIS solutions across City departments. This position plays a critical role in providing technical expertise in system design, troubleshooting, programming, and data integration. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the ESRI software suite, and a proven ability to develop cartographic products and geospatial applications that support strategic decision-making. The incumbent reports to the Information Technology Supervisor in charge of the Enterprise Applications Team in the City of Stockton IT department.

Under general direction, applies knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to a variety of projects for analytical purposes; designs, compiles, and analyzes data queries and reports; prepares data, analysis, maps, and mapping applications for various City departments, business systems and the general public. The incumbent reports to the Information Technology Supervisor in charge of the Enterprise Applications Team in the City of Stockton IT department; performs related work as assigned.

 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
 

Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst is the advanced level in the GIS Analyst series, requiring extensive analytical and diagnostic skills. The incumbent performs difficult systems development, technical support, troubleshooting, and operations and programming activities, as well as providing lead direction and training to lower level analysts.

 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
 

• Provides support to GIS systems and users throughout the City.
• Resolves GIS technical problems and assists users with GIS and related difficulties.
• Contributes to training, documentation, and maintenance of GIS data.
• Supports City websites, content providers, and their associated content management systems.
• Maintains relevant knowledge of GIS technology and applications.
• Researches, develops, and implements geospatial data, processes and integrations with existing City systems to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of City business.
• Provides professional and useful cartographic and geographic products - such as maps, reports, and queries - to assist decision makers and project stakeholders.
• Participates and contributes to teams of relevant users and analysts for the improvement and further development of the City's GIS and web content programs.
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops system, time, equipment, and cost requirements.
• Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified programs, processes, and system integrations.
• Researches new GIS products, tools, and techniques.
• Writes program documentation and user procedures and instructions related to applications, data and processes relevant to GIS and web content systems
• Evaluates operations and makes recommendations regarding direction of the GIS and Web team programs.
• Manages the creation and maintenance of data repositories – GIS, CMS, as well as other applications.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or closely related field and four (4) years of experience in programming GIS applications for computer systems comparable to the City’s Geographic Information Systems Analyst II.

OR 

Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours in an accredited college or university with course work in pre-engineering, geography, mathematics, computer science, or closely related field and six (6) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included four (4) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst II).

OR 

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in the use of GIS (with background in ESRI GIS software, or comparable software, which has included four (4) years at a level comparable to the City’s class of Geographic Information Systems Analyst II).

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license in order to work at remote user sites. 

Please use the link below to apply! 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stockton/jobs/5185641/senior-geographic-information-systems-analyst?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs