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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00