GIS Analyst I

Summary

Bexar County Information Technology supports the mission of Bexar County through the successful delivery of IT services. The GIS Analyst I supports spatial and tabular data management, quality control, mapping, GIS modeling, digitization, analysis, data requests, and related technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Responsible for compiling, maintaining and performing quality control checks on basic spatial and tabular data
• Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information
• Responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers, subordinates and the general public
• Applies basic knowledge of established GIS principles and best practices to independently resolve problems and make minor changes to existing processes/systems
• Produces mapping projects for internal and external uses
• Designs and produces models using spatial and tabular data
• Performs basic analysis on spatial and tabular data
• Digitizes maps utilizing GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Software
• Prepares a variety of GIS projects for internal and external customers
• Organizes, maintains and archives computer files, drawings, maps and files
• Compiles information for requests for GIS data
• Conducts general computer troubleshooting
• Prepares and prints large-scale GIS mapping
• Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

Skills

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 1-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of GIS technology and various digital data formats; knowledge of GPS inputs; knowledge of GIS principles, practices, capabilities and limitations with proficiency in GIS related software (e.g. ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and ArcPad)
• Proficiently skill in ArcGIS software, related data, metadata, and data modeling; skill in GIS data processing and demonstrated ability in digitizing, operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment and utilizing software; skill in communicating technical information to individuals with varying levels of computer literacy
• Ability to ensure proper procedures are followed when collecting, editing and publishing data; ability to interpret statistical data; ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Experience with most ESRI Arc products

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 1-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of GIS technology and various digital data formats; knowledge of GPS inputs; knowledge of GIS principles, practices, capabilities and limitations with proficiency in GIS related software (e.g. ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and ArcPad)
• Proficiently skill in ArcGIS software, related data, metadata, and data modeling; skill in GIS data processing and demonstrated ability in digitizing, operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment and utilizing software; skill in communicating technical information to individuals with varying levels of computer literacy
• Ability to ensure proper procedures are followed when collecting, editing and publishing data; ability to interpret statistical data; ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness

Nice to Haves

• Experience with most ESRI Arc products

Benefits

• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).
• Employee benefits designed to support an employee and family and promote work/life balance.