Geographic Information Systems Analyst (Public Works)

The Position Looking for a results driven professional with proven leadership, organizational skills, and a strong commitment to team environment dynamics. Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl . Starting Salary For Position Is $75,993.37 - $90,000 Annually Job Summary Dependent On Qualifications Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director/Engineering and Construction Services or Designee, performs challenging technical tasks using ESRI, ArcGIS and AutoCAD software and/or other interactive application software to support the reliable operation of the department’s GIS, Facility Management, and job design software. Key responsibilities include project management; analyzing user requirements; creating, integrating and maintaining interactive GIS applications, GIS layers and City databases. Performs moderately demanding tasks to assist in the customization of software and applications related to public utility operations. Work is performed independently under general direction. Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities Assists Department Engineers or designated staff with the development of interfaces required for engineering analysis and planning using the GIS databases and associated software. Performs queries and data analysis of GIS database to create reports on water, wastewater and storm water facilities and infrastructure. Develops, updates and improves the GIS layers, edits features and attributes in the GIS using ArcMap, and makes modifications to the geo database to meet current needs within the department and for other internal users. Assists in the maintenance and integrity of a versioned enterprise GIS database and execute related changes to associated schema. Reviews and approves all GIS project documents prior to submittal to the Assistant Director/Engineering and Construction Services or Designee for final approval. Works with Department staff; Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Operations; and GIS Analysts and Technicians in the development of utilities standard designs, procedures, and practices. Maintains metadata for various GIS features classes, QA/QC of utility data before entering into GIS, and field data collection using Trimble GPS hardware and software. Creates customized mapping processes to automate map production using ArcGIS desktop and Web GIS software. Participates in GIS coordination with other Departments and local agencies in data layer sharing and development of standardized products and procedures. Performs GIS hardware installations, software installations, mapping, database development, computer programming, GIS specific computer troubleshooting. Assists in the preparation and evaluation of “Requests for Proposals” for GIS consultant services and assists the Utilities Manager/Supervising Engineer or designated staff in the administration of consultant contracts. Determines annual department GIS and AutoCAD software licensing requirements and budgetary needs. Designs and develops custom software code for GIS applications. Performs conversions of various surveys, maps, and databases into suitable GIS formats and vice versa. Integrates the City’s GIS database into vendor supplied solutions. Conducts user needs assessments and recommends implementation of GIS needs and development of future GIS related products. Searches for and interprets legal descriptions for land parcels needed for easements and rights-of-way that are difficult in nature. Examines related property abstracts, checks for accuracy and consistency, and prepares maps, sketches and verbiage for utility easements. Prepares drawings, details, profiles, maps and design documents for utility systems using ArcMap or AutoCAD when required by Department. Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers. Performs related work as required for this position description only. The Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required. In addition, a minimum of three (3) years of GIS experience in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater or related field with at least one (1) year in a GIS Technician position with a comparable utility or consulting firm performing computer aided drafting and/or GIS mapping. A specialized 4-year GIS degree may be substituted for some of the experience requirements. A valid State of Florida Driver's License is required. Preferred Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Geography, Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required. In addition, a minimum of five (5) years of GIS experience in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater or related field with at least two (2) years in a GIS Technician position with a comparable utility or consulting firm performing computer aided drafting and/or GIS mapping. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Considerable knowledge of and proficiency in the use of computer hardware, including desktop PCs, GPS Handhelds, scanners, and plotters. Considerable knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, the MS Windows operating system, and AutoCAD. Considerable knowledge of ESRI ArcCatalog and ArcMap software, and AutoCAD Map. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems engineering design, and ability to read and interpret Civil Engineering as-built drawings. Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of map creation. Knowledge of GIS database management to keep the database tuned for efficient operation. General knowledge of the job functions within Underground Utilities to enable the best possible utilization of GIS and division resources. General knowledge of Public Utilities Department policies, procedures and practices to provide for effective coordination within the Department. General knowledge of MS Office Visio. Some knowledge to program in Visual Basic or equivalent programming language to customize ArcPad Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) and other programs to meet department needs. Basic knowledge of Python programming. Some knowledge of principles and practices of land surveying. Some knowledge of local and state permitting regulations. Ability to import GIS data into water, wastewater, stormwater systems hydraulic models. and to customize GIS software to meet Department needs. Ability to establish effective working relationships through skillful listening, verbal and written communication. General ability to take responsible charge of projects, exercise sound judgment, and react to change productively for the efficient operation of the Department. Physical Demands The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works inside and outside with: noise, dust, mud, water, uneven surfaces, traffic, and all weather. All staff members are considered essential employees as related to emergency, natural disasters and/or any of the local or national security declared emergency. The Examination Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations. You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts. Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number. Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination. Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs . Additional Information All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list; The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board; The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking (vaping) products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking (vaping) products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.