GIS Analyst

The GIS Analyst supports the City’s operational, planning, and public service functions by maintaining accurate geospatial data, producing maps and dashboards, and performing spatial analysis for multiple departments. Duties include maintaining GIS datasets and applications; preparing and updating maps, plans, and drawings; coordinating GIS needs across City agencies; developing GIS plans for hardware, software, and data management; ensuring compliance with cartographic and data standards; providing technical support and training to City staff; and supporting field operations including GPS data collection, inspections, and addressing. Other duties may be assigned., The duties described below are indicative of what the GIS Analyst may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned: On-going Improvement Job Knowledge & Effectiveness Expectation to:

• Manage and develop the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated databases for infrastructure, assets, and public service datasets.
• Ensure maintenance and timely updating of maps, plans, layers, and other geospatial products.
• Develop and maintain the City’s GIS through close coordination with internal departments, County partners, and regional organizations.
• Provide technical support and training for City staff, evaluating user needs and requests for GIS applications.
• Maintain the plat filing system and ensure compliance with accepted standards.
• Coordinate with Development Services on property owner maps, zoning layers, and parcel data.
• Provide maps, plans, and files in response to internal and public requests in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Lead field data collection operations using GPS and mobile GIS tools for topography, asset mapping, and construction support.
• Establish physical addresses for new and existing properties and resolve addressing conflicts.
• Research property records for right of way, easements, and vacations.

Supports the operations of the department by:

• Planning, completing tasks, and monitoring results within established deadlines.
• Applying GIS and analytical knowledge to solve a range of municipal problems.
• Following department policies consistently.
• Performing responsibilities in a timely, cost effective manner that ensures customer satisfaction.
• Making decisions that support efficient and cost effective operations.
• Identifying issues, problems, and opportunities and taking appropriate action.
• Adjusting to changing conditions and accepting new duties with a positive attitude.

Customer Focus Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:

• Assists citizens by answering questions, and explaining the responsibilities of the department.
• Maintains professional manner when a resident or customer has a complaint or problem.
• Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others.
• Is honest and forthright with people.

Adaptability, Innovation & Continuous Learning Ensures that the vision, mission and values of the City are represented when performing the functions of a GSI Analyst:

• Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Weigh the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success in making a decision.
• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.

Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness;

• Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches or technologies.
• Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures and technology.

Takes responsibility for one’s own performance:

• Takes initiative and responsibility for ensuring continual updating of skills and education necessary for the position.
• Promptly notifies his/her manager about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, etc. as well as continue to learn new techniques and methodologies related to their field.

Honesty, Integrity & Respect Fosters teamwork with co-workers:

• Listens and responds constructively to other team members.
• Is patient with other team members, administration, and customers.
• Expresses disagreement constructively e.g., emphasizing points of agreement, suggesting alternatives that may be acceptable to the group.
• Cross-trains in other areas of Engineering Department as appropriate. Assists in other departments when needed.
• Treats all members of the team, department, City and Community with respect, ensuring

cultural differences are respected.

• Ensuring that all work is performed equally among team members, each taking responsibility for jobs that many not be desirable duties.

Safety Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adhering to all City safety regulations:

• Assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment and in other duties as appropriate.
• Ensures that the City’s equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed.
• Ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate individual. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.
• Understanding if items are in need of repair and takes responsibility to ensure that it is either fixed properly, or informs the appropriate personnel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment., * Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering or related field is preferred.

• Knowledge of ARC/GIS and ARCVIEW software.
• Minimum of two (2) years of vocational training in surveying and drafting or equivalent experience.
• A valid Kansas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Good driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to cooperate with staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply city and state policies and legislation, i.e. city ordinances, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment: GPS instruments/equipment, standard office equipment, computer and related software. Ability to work with AUTOCAD, surveying instruments. Other equipment/apparatus could be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend written material of a fairly technical nature.
• Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to provide accurate and appropriate information to contractors.
• Ability to read City policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; MSDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.
• Ability to perform surveying and engineering design work accurately and effectively.
• Ability to apply current knowledge of pertinent codes and ordinances.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Physical Environment:

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (up to 80 pounds), grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and in outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.

• Family/Single Health & Dental Insurance - 3 plan options
• Paid Life Insurance Premiums - $30,000
• KPERs Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
• Paid Vacation - 6.78 hours earned per pay period
• Paid Holidays - 10 holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bilingual Pay Differential up to 4% of Base Salary
• Education Incentive Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Health Savings Account (for high deductible health plans only)
• Payroll deductions available for employee paid memberships to Mariah Hills Golf Course
• Membership Discounts at Anytime Fitness, Tropical Island Tan & Fitness, Dodge City Family YMCA, and Flex Fitness