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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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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