Geographic Information Spatial Analyst II_

Geographic Information Spatial Analyst IIPrint (overnmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4615679)ApplyGeographic Information Spatial Analyst IISalary$70,711.26 - $117,851.76 AnnuallyLocationFAIRFAX (EJ32), VAJob TypeFT Salary W BNJob Number24-01734DepartmentDPWES Capital FacilitiesOpening Date08/17/2024Closing Date8/30/2024 11:59 PM EasternPay GradeS25Posting TypeOpen to General Public+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsJob AnnouncementAre you a GIS professional looking to work for a nationally-accredited public works organization serving over a million people in the DC metropolitan area?This position will focus on the following key qualifications and responsibilities:+ Esri ArcGIS Expertise: Proficiency in data production workflows, configuration, and automation within the esri ArcGIS platform.+ Land Surveying Knowledge: A solid understanding of land surveying principles, practices, software platforms, datums, and network adjustments.+ GIS and Survey Data Integration: Experience in supporting land surveying practices and integrating survey data into GIS for public works projects and cadastral management.+ Enterprise System Integration: Ability to integrate esri ArcGIS with other systems such as work order management, asset management, and project management.+ Project Management: Experience in managing small to medium-sized geospatial projects from initiation through to completion.+ Support for Production GIS Solutions: Providing support for existing GIS solutions used within the organization.DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:+ Benefits (airfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)+ RetirementUtilities Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout.Illustrative Duties+ Performs spatial analysis;+ Analyzes, enhances and maintains project specificGIS/Spatial applications;+ Contributes to development of application/data on usage standards;+ Meets with users to identify GIS requirements (application, business database, business process);+ Prepares training classes;+ Prepares necessary technical document such as SDLCS docs for spatial systems;+ Recommends or develops database enhancements for GIS data layers;+ Develops acceptance test for individual GIS hardware and software products;+ Develops and writes GIS training materials;+ Teaches full range of GIS courses;+ Loads data into the GIS database using documented processes and tools;+ Creates or oversees database updates;+ Writes basic database queries;+ Provides technical support for complex hardware/application problems;+ Provides training, guidance and assistance to lower-level analysts;+ Analyzes, develops, enhances, and maintains GIS software;+ Codes, tests, debugs, and documents basic GIS applications;+ Prepares data, system, or process flow charts;+ Prepares user documentation and trains users on the use of customized applications;+ Designs and manages application implementation plans;+ Serves as liaison between users and vendor technical support staff on complex GIS issues;+ Attends meetings and conferences related to GIS;+ Performs any of the illustrative duties in support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities+ Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to GIS;+ Knowledge of functional and technical requirements for GIS hardware and software;+ Knowledge of GIS applications such as County Standard GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.;+ Knowledge of languages such as Visual Basic, .Net, and C++;+ Knowledge of and experience with techniques for spatial analysis, geocoding, etc.;+ Knowledge of GIS spatial application development techniques;+ Ability to analyze user needs, processes and procedures for GIS applications;+ Ability to document system modifications and enhancements;+ Ability to assist users in solving systems and programming problems;+ Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management and employees;+ Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (airfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field,; plus one 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 (e.g., feature classes), and spatial analysis (e.g., such as proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis).CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid driver's license.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee is required to complete a criminal background and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:+ Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in land surveying, geodesy, geomatics, GIS, geography, engineering, or related field.+ Three or more years of progressive professional GIS experience in the following:+ Modeling, editing, analyzing, and managing GIS data in file and versioned enterprise geodatabase formats. Developing standard data queries using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Configuring out-of-box esri data management tools such as Attribute Assistant or Attribute Rules to streamline and validate data input.+ Performing standard and advanced geospatial analysis, cartographic design, and data visualization using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Insights, etc. Experience performing network tracing, overland flow, asset management, etc.+ Managing cadastral data-sets; professional Land Surveying in AutoCAD; and GIS experience editing and cartographically communicating enterprise GIS data using esri desktop products (i.e., ArcMap and / or ArcGIS Pro)+ Reviewing surveys, engineering plans, and land records and transferring information into GIS using standard coordinate geometry (COGO) tools in esri desktop products.+ Configuring and sustaining desktop and mobile web GIS applications hosted in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise. Specific GIS applications include Collector, Geocortex, Survey123, Field Maps, Web App Builder, etc. Experience using Arcade and HTML to extent the front-end usability of GIS data in web and native clients.+ Creating ModelBuilder and Python tools to automate routine GIS processing tasks.+ Two or more years of progressive professional experience in managing small to medium-sized geospatial projects and tasks including stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering and analysis, scope development, iterative development, and delivery, change management, training delivery, acceptance and closing, and operational sustainment.+ Working knowledge of public works-related workflows (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, urban forestry, and solid waste) and experience integrating GIS with existing operational enterprise IT systems (e.g., work order management, project management, customer billing, etc.).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer and smart device. Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds. Ability to physically navigate rough and slippery terrain found at typical construction/project sites for visual inspection. Ability to read, understand, and produce written and typed documents proficiently. Ability to sit and work at PC for extended periods. Visual Acuity for fine detail and color perception review detailed drawings, plans, and documents. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.SELECTION PROCEDURE:A panel interview that may include an exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (airfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-JT1