Gis Analyst Ii

Salary: $63,564.78 - $95,347.17 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24IT20100rla018
Department: Information Technology
Division: GIS Geograph Info System-Proj
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: 3/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to work on a wide variety of mapping projects applying cartographic and analysis skills. You will be responsible for data governance, map creation, and remote sensing tools management including new high density lidar. You will also provide assistance with projects for the following lines of business: Health and Human Services, Law, Safety and Justice, Resident Services, and Disparity Reduction.
Hennepin GIS is comprised of three teams: GIS Business Services (GBS), GIS Technical Services (GTS), and GIS Project Services (GPS). This position will be a member of the GBS team and will report to the GIS Business Services (GBS) Supervisor.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit
Location and hours:This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While this position is designated as remote, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Information Technology Analyst II - Technical Analyst.Click to view the job classification specification.
At this time, employees may be eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $1906.94 that can be earned annually based on performance.
In this position, you will:

• Support GIS Coordinators and in some cases lead advanced GIS spatial analysis projects.
• Lead the maintenance of the county basemap data and cartography.
• Lead the maintenance and enhancement of the Hennepin GIS internal and external web presence, including Hennepin GIS SharePoint site and GIS Open Data Hub.
• Perform complex GIS analysis to develop client focused outputs, maps, and dashboards that integrate data.
• Develop web mapping and applications using ArcGIS Online and Portal.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of county remote sensing data.
• Communicate GIS Office strategic direction.
• Perform end user support as needed.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Five years or more of information technology experience.
  • Completion of approved Hennepin County IT internship and three years or more of IT experience.
  • Completion of five college/vocational/technical information technology courses and three years or more of IT experience.
  • Associate's/vocational/technical degree in a field listed below and three years or more of IT experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology or an approved information technology field related to the position and 1 year or more of IT experience.

Nice to have:

• Four years or more of professional GIS experience.
• Experience:
  • Working with the following ArcGIS products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
  • Working with ArcGIS Hub.
  • Working with imagery and lidar.
  • Conducting complex spatial analysis and enterprise data editing.

GIS experience in a public sector organization.

Knowledge of:

• Census and American Community Survey data.
• Cartographic principles and the ability to create visually appealing maps.
• Python scripting.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with project team and product end users.
• Complete project work on time.
• Collaborate around a common cause to create appropriate GIS solutions.
• Work independently.

About the department:
Technology is the foundation of our work - and the work of every county employee. The Information Technology department is here to help our employees work smarter, faster and better. It is made up of 9 divisions: Business Solutions, Service Management Office, Architecture, Central Services Administration & Imaging Operations, Enterprise Development, IT Finance & Support Services, Operations, IT Strategic Alignment, and IT Security.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at - select Guest.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that may contain HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Roberta Arpinar
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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The requirements of this position are:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While this position is designated as remote, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Select the option(s) that describes your education and experience. Check all that apply.

• I have five years or more of information technology experience
• I have completed an approved Hennepin County IT internship and have three years or more of IT experience
• I have completed five college/vocational/technical information technology courses and three years or more of IT experience
• I have a two-year college/vocational/technical degree in a technology field and three years or more of IT experience
• I have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology or an approved information technology field related to the position and one year or more of IT experience
• None of the above

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If you selected "I have completed an approved Hennepin County internship" to the question above, please provide your internship dates, title of internship, and the name of your supervisor. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Briefly describe your education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you have not completed a degree(s)/certificate(s), list 5 or more college/vocational technical courses that you have completed. If you have not completed a degree/certificate/courses, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of IT experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your IT experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of professional GIS experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your professional GIS experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. include your job title(s), employer(s), and type of work including major responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with the following ArcGIS products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and/or ArcGIS Online?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience with each of the following ArcGIS products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online and Portal. Provide examples of projects that demonstrate your expertise level, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working with ArcGIS Hub?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with ArcGIS Hub, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working with imagery and lidar?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with imagery and lidar, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience conducting complex spatial analysis and enterprise data editing?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience conducting complex spatial analysis and enterprise data editing, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have GIS experience in a public sector organization?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your GIS experience in a public sector organization, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (job board or email)
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.
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