Gis Analyst (Council Agency)

Salary : $55,915.00 - $83,873.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08M00000002
Department: City Assessor
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Richmond Office of the Real Estate Assessor has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The Office is current accepting applications for the position of GIS Analyst. The incumbent will be responsible for using mapping software to analyze spatial data and create digital maps using geographic information and numerous other data sets. To be successful in this role, candidates must have both technical expertise and familiarity with a wide range of fundamental platforms relative to geospatial data. Attention to detail and excellent analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills are essential to have.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Creating digital maps using geographic information and other sources of data
• Taking inventory, troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer hardware and software problems
• Using survey monuments, GPS, and other data as controls for georeferencing digital maps to ensure that they correspond to actual ground locations
• Managing a digital library of geographic maps in various file types
• Using data visualization to produce reports based on geographic information
• Daily troubleshooting of internal software programs used
• Modification and drawing of GIS parcels for new subdivisions
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographical information systems, or a directly related field.
• Two (2) years of professional level GIS programming, analysis, data management, and/or cartographic product experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A current and valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a current and valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities of some combination of the following:
Strong knowledge of GIS. Vision CAMA software conversion and maintenance. Cartography. Asset management. Basic knowledge of troubleshooting. Basic understanding of programming. Computer use and hardware installation/construction. Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (VBA macros and formulas) and Access. Electronic databases and related software applications such as ArcGIS, EnerGov, Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch (I/CAD), etc. Master plan development. Mathematics including statistics. Project management. Software use, development, deployment, and training. Standard office technology and equipment such as a flash drives, external hard drives, wide format plotters, scanners, etc. Zoning. Modification and drawing of GIS parcels for new subdivisions. Analyzing data. Designing and documenting business process workflows, business requirements documents, and test cases. Communicating with a variety of internal and external departments. Creating and generating reports. Creating, editing, and maintaining information products. Creating, editing, and maintaining databases. Creating more efficient procedures; automating processes. Overseeing the work of others, if applicable. Performing geoprocessing analyses. Providing GIS assistance and technical support to employees and customers. Understanding and reading building plans. Customer service. Oral and written communication. Analyze information. Prioritize work based on importance of tasks. Work with others to define departmental needs such as hardware and software. Make process development decisions such as those pertaining to software and hardware. Request additional information to complete tasks or projects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your years of experience using geographic information systems (GIS)?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Indicate the areas of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software in which you have at least two (2) years of experience. Select all that apply.

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• Enterprise
• ArcGIS Hub
• None of the above

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Indicate the types of computer programming languages in which you have at least two (2) years of experience. Select all that apply.

• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• JavaScript
• Python
• Arcade
• MS Access
• None of the above

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Which best describes your years of experience creating digital maps using geographic information and other sources of data?

• Less than two (2) years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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