GIS Analyst - Department of Transportation

A GIS Analyst uses GIS technologies and practices to develop, coordinate and convert complex geo-databases and performs complex spatial analysis or leads others in the development and analysis of complex spatial projects to support GIS initiatives in the City of Baltimore. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with Geographic Information Systems coursework.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have one (1) year of experience working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling and spatial analysis.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCY: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience., * Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems concepts, procedures and applications.

• Knowledge of GIS spatial application development techniques.
• Knowledge of functional and technical requirements for GIS hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Word and File Transfer Protocol computer software programs.
• Ability to analyze user needs, processes and procedures for GIS applications.
• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
• Skill in manipulating spatial data, software commands, data editing, accuracy determination, digitiz-ing, scanning, plotting, data acquisition and general computer operation.
• Ability to coordinate the operations and activities of a complex governmental GIS program.
• Ability to assemble GIS reports and related documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to train others.

Background Check, Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution, Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

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• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account

Full job description

Salary Range: $78,588.00 - $125,740.00 USD Annually

Hiring Salary Pay: $78,588.00

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