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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III (GIS ANALYST) (CLASS CODE 0177) - **Company:** City of New Orleans - **Location:** New Orleans, LA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,024.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Databases, Spatial Databases, Information Technology - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b7bb0dedb9ae49b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Mapping using GIS?, EITHER: Bachelor's Degree* in computer science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, telecommunications or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND two(2) years of progressively responsible experience in the support, design and/or implementation of Geographic Information database mapping systems (GIS). OR: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the support, design and/or implementation of Geographic Information database mapping systems (GIS). * Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification., A rating of training and experience weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years., BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate., EXPERIENCE: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants). PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance. OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process. ## Description Highly responsible technical work of a specialized nature developing and maintaining features in an Enterprise Geodatabase. Work includes preserving the integrity and design of geographic information databases, and supporting GIS functions. Work also includes: * Assisting in the strategic technology planning and implementation in the establishment and maintenance of an enterprise GIS environment using ArcGIS Desktop 10.x. * Participating in the development of reporting mechanisms to capture information on the current status of the environment. * Implementing policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure security and accuracy of data maintained in the GIS environment. * Maintaining technical and business documentation. * Coordinating with operations to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of the GIS enterprise to meet business demands. * Recommending and executing modifications to GIS software and supporting hardware in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. * Publishing data within ArcGIS Online for departmental and public consumption. * Related work as required. Note: Employees in this classification may work a fixed or rotating shift, Saturdays and emergencies. Employees in this classification are considered essential and must report to work in declared emergencies., APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law. WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9. A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers. A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications. GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties. IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification. VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. 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