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Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst supports the development, maintenance, and advancement of the GIS; integrates field data collection, system administration, application development, spatial analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate, accessible, and high-quality geospatial data and services.

• Perform GPS-based field data collection and surveys to create, update, and maintain GIS datasets, including development of data dictionaries and coordination of field activities
• Maintain and update GIS data layers to reflect construction, maintenance, and system changes; develop and implement data maintenance strategies, workflows, and procedures
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to support data accuracy, continuity, and enterprise GIS needs
• Design, customize, and support GIS applications, user interfaces, and web-based tools to enhance accessibility, usability, automation, and data integrity
• Develop, integrate, and manage GIS databases and data systems, including identification of authoritative data sources and data modeling
• Administer GIS platforms, including user and group management, data integration, and publishing of maps, services, and basemaps
• Create and distribute high-quality hardcopy, digital, and web-based maps; perform spatial analysis and develop geoprocessing tools and workflows to support planning and operations
• Provide technical support to GIS users, internal teams, vendors, and external partners, including data access and distribution
• Develop and document GIS procedures and workflows, and implement QA/QC processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Coordinate GIS activities across teams, Information Technology, and stakeholders; support governance practices and data-sharing initiatives
• Enhance and integrate enterprise GIS systems by evaluating performance and recommending improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging GIS and data collection technologies to improve workflows and expand system capabilities
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00