GIS Analyst PT

CITY OF MORGAN HILL
GIS Analyst Part Time
 $31.00-36.00 Hourly

Part-Time, Temporary, Non-benefited, Year-round position

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JOB SUMMARY:  Under supervision of the GIS Manager, and working in an Enterprise GIS environment, the GIS Analyst collects, edits, and audits geospatial data in Enterprise geodatabases and creates and modifies maps and tables using ArcGIS Pro and Excel. The GIS Analyst helps develop standard operating procedures as well as assisting the GIS Manager with staff training and technical support.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  A highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to work with spatial data and maps. This position requires moderate technical and analytical skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and professional-level GIS skills. Technical skills involve mapping, collecting, editing, and auditing geospatial data using desktop, web, and field GIS. Position will also assist with developing workflows, and with staff training and technical support, and other related work as required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Motivated, team oriented, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effectively applying considerable independent judgement and initiative
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including asking for clarification on instructions or assigned tasks

• Provide project status updates and summarize work accomplished
• Provide excellent customer service to City teammates

At the discretion of the GIS manager after a successful trial period, and in alignment of the City’s approved telework policy, some telework as practicable may be possible but is not guaranteed.

Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed. 
 
This is an unbenefited-hourly position, working approximately 16 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with the Public Services, GIS Division and in coordination with other City staff, operating partners, other public and private organizations, and community groups. Additional duties may be assigned.
 

Desktop GIS - Data Development and Improvement - 75% of time

• Using ArcGIS Pro, collects, edits, analyzes, and audits geospatial data; ensures accuracy by updating geometry, attributes, and metadata
• Adds new spatial data and edits data in versioned enterprise geodatabase
• Accurately enters and edits attribute data for features
• Reviews and QA/QCs enterprise data
• Follows established database versioning workflow
• Research enterprise data discrepancies using in-house data sources
• Fields checks enterprise data as needed

Desktop GIS - Mapping and Training - 20% of time

• Creates clear, accurate, and informative maps for GIS department projects using ArcGIS Pro out-of-the-box functionality
• Follows established procedures to maintain an organized map and data structure
• Helps develop SOPs for mapping workflows
• Assists GIS manager in staff training and technical support

Other Tasks as Assigned - 5% of time

• Assists GIS Manager with other tasks as needed, including assisting with GIS mapping needs during Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) incident activations

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, or a closely related discipline with GIS coursework
2. One year’s professional experience in GIS OR Master’s level coursework in GIS OR GIS Certificate
3. Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Software
4. Possess valid California Driver’s License 

 Knowledge of:

• Esri ArcGIS software, specifically ArcGIS desktop (ArcGIS Pro), Enterprise geodatabases, ArcGIS Online, and the Field Maps application
• Microsoft Excel
• Spatial data organization principles and practices
• Maps and map-related information
• Principles and practices of GIS, cartography, data management and basic analysis
• Best practices when working with sensitive data
• Principles and practices of technical problem solving
• Principles and practices of map coordinate systems, map projections, and geographic (datum) transformations

Ability to:

• Use ArcGIS software to compile data, produce maps and tables and perform related tasks
• Bring spatial data in Excel tables into GIS
• Adhere to the organizations IT security practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus.
• Drive to field location in Morgan Hill

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Employees generally work 95% indoors and 5% outdoors. Ratio will vary based on project need.
• The work environment indoors is usually in a temperature-controlled office; some travel is required.
• While performing the duties of this job outdoors, the employee occasionally works in varying weather conditions and climates, visiting developed and undeveloped sites in various stages of construction.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to outdoor construction equipment.