GIS Analyst

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life.  As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.  And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us.  You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance.  That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!  We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.Position Summary
The GIS Analyst works closely with internal staff, surrounding jurisdictions, regional governmental institutions, and the public to procure, organize, analyze, report upon, and document Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and applications for the Innovation Technology department of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners. This position reports directly to the GIS Manager, and will provide spatial data services to stakeholders, such as maps, applications, charts, reports, and presentations. The GIS Analyst will have a wide range of duties to account for the interdisciplinary nature of GIS and will be asked to coordinate with several County departments on various projects and analyses.

Essential Functions

• Creates and maintains easy-to-consume mapping products and applications for internal staff, surrounding jurisdictions, and the public.
• Works with various county departments to assist in the analysis of spatial data. Produces reports and presentations of that analysis when needed, accounting for the stakeholder’s level of technical expertise.
• Assists in developing automation for GIS tasks using Python, ArcGIS Notebooks, ModelBuilder and AI- assisted development tools.
• Designs simple databases to store and analyze spatial data. Runs geoprocessing tools and chains them together to automate menial or frequently occurring GIS tasks.
• Develops documentation for each product, application, and frequent task, including metadata, tags, categories, and other organizational techniques. 
• Reviews and processes raster data such as overhead or oblique imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and drone flight products.
• Reviews GIS policies to protect the integrity of the division’s GIS data, including NENA E911 addressing standards, GIS ethics, local municipal code, confidentiality statutes, and CJIS training. 

Additional Job Duties

• Supports the Emergency Operations Center during emergent events as required.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. 
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in GIS mapping and application development required.
• Experience using at least one large language model (LLM) or generative AI tool to develop scripts, draft documentation, or support cartographic design and/or spatial analysis is preferred. Candidates should be able to describe how they verify AI-assisted output.
• Familiarity with commonly used GIS automation methods, such as Python scripting or Esri’s Model Builder, is highly required. 
• 2 years of experience using ArcGIS Pro 3+ is required.
• Experience with ArcGIS  enterprise geodatabase management, including traditional and branch versioning is preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
• Criminal Justice Information Systems Level 3 Certification (training is required and will be provided if needed)
• Industry certifications, such as the GISP or Esri technical certifications are preferred.

Flagler County is a drug-free workplace; some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Journey level knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS suite of software, including, but not limited to ArcGIS Pro and some of its common extensions, such as Spatial Analyst; ArcGIS Online and its common apps, like Experience Builder, Field Maps, StoryMaps,Dashboards and Survey123. Exposure to ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal is preferred..
• Journey level knowledge of geoprocessing tools and techniques, such as unions, buffers, topologies, georeferencing, basic raster analysis, and more.
• Knowledge of database management techniques in an enterprise environment, such as versioning (traditional or branch), roles, security, permissions, is preferred.
• Knowledge of field calculation, queries, label expression coding, and more, using SQL, Python, and Arcade is preferred, including the use of AI-assisted tools to accelerate development.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and print high-resolution, eye-catching, easy-to-interpret maps using creative cartographic techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to design analyses and reports that are packaged with the stakeholder’s technical knowledge level in mind, while always adhering to GIS ethical considerations, such as avoiding misleading graphs or maps.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, whether in-person, by phone, email, or video conference. 
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills, prioritizing tasks as needed, and reporting project statuses and roadblocks to the GIS Manager as required.

Physical Requirements
Physical Demand: Sedentary

• 20lbs. maximum lifting.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Some occasional walking or standing may be required.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.