Systems Analyst - Geographical Information Systems - Jefferson Co...
JobsQuest - San Juan Capistrano, California, United States, 92675
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03/03/2025
PAY GRADE: Grade 28
TYPE: Full time
JOB SUMMARY: Systems Analyst - Geographial Information Systems (GIS) develop conceptual and detailed specifications for a Geographic Information System (GIS) system to include full integration of GIS software, analyzing and providing solutions to information processing (e.g., processing relational data to map onto a Geo-spatial model). Additionally, Systems Analysts monitor, evaluate, and assess GIS performance and providing a broad support for GIS server and software solutions including user training and system updating and auditing. Systems Analysts design, develop, and modify system applications, databases, and/or programs by meeting with users to identify needs and uses various programming languages (e.g., ASP.Net, Java, C# SQL, Python, etc.). The Analyst has a supervisory role within the department. Systems Analysts conduct training and provide assistance to programmers to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. The Systems Analyst serves as on site administrator for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems. There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. This role occurs in an office setting and there are limited limit physical requirements.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.
Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.
Jefferson County $71,905 - $111,550
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Experience analyzing and documenting user requirements in a business, government or financial environment.
Experience using ESRI tools (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcDesktop etc.) to design and edit GIS systems, programs, and databases.
Experience designing and maintaining geospatial databases (e.g., MS SQL server, relational databases, etc.).
Experience using programming languages (T-SQL, .NET, Python, etc.).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited program in Geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, Cartography, or a related field.
Work experience in a dedicated geospatial or geography-related field.
Work experience developing and deploying custom Geographical Information Systems (GIS) web content (e.g., Dashboards, Experience Builder, Web Applications, Story Maps).
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and/or databases.
Designs, develops, and modifies system applications, programs, and/or databases.
Creates and modifies system documentation and user guides.
Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
Provides assistance to programmers/analysts or other personnel
Serves as on site administrator for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems.
Analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data in order to identify spatial relationships.
Designs or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., AcrGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL) in order to develop and map thematic layers of GIS data (e.g., administrative areas, site addresses, ownership and tax parcels, health trends, spread of ID, Orthophotos, etc.).
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.