GIS Specialist

Assists the GIS Manager in the operation and maintenance of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Bloomington Information and Technology Services Department. The position is responsible for GIS data management and quality control, maintaining and developing web applications and interfaces, and maintaining GIS datasets, services, and linkages to a variety of enterprise level applications.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Essential (primary)

Creates and maintains spatial data and associated attributes for use within the City’s GIS as assigned, providing quality control/assurance of internal and external sourced data.

Performs queries and analysis of the City’s geographic and associated data.

Serves as the point of contact for map creation, data requests, and reports for City Departments, Boards, Commissions, City staff, and the public.

Provides training and support for City staff on use of GIS-related software, web applications, GPS receivers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), plotters, and related devices.

Documents GIS data, files and procedures, following standards set by the GIS group.

Assists with the assessment of user needs and collaborates with and provides guidance to others involved in the use and maintenance of the City’s enterprise data sets.

Develops and maintains GIS web applications and interfaces.

Maintains scripts and models for automating geospatial workflows and relational database queries.

Independently collects data and/or operates UAVs in the field for creating or validating GIS data.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

Non-Essential (secondary)

Performs related duties as assigned.

Assist with the operation and maintenance of ITS unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Train City staff in the use of UAVs. Develop and maintain documentation and records required to support City UAV use. (Pilot would need current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License or willingness to train and test to obtain the license at City expense).

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field such as geographic information science, geography, geospatial science, cartography, or urban planning; associate degree with a certification GIS or a professional GIS certification; or equivalent professional experience and/or knowledge.

One year of experience with ESRI ArcGIS products such as Enterprise, Online, ArcGIS Pro, and Experience Builder and associated web applications.

Two years of GIS work experience or an equivalent combination of education and previous work experience.

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and database management.

Ability to enter geospatial information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis.

Experience with other commercial and open-source GIS software/related products preferred.

Experience with computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems preferred.

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent performs a broad range of duties that require an understanding of a large number of different, interconnected systems. Incumbent works on multiple projects at the same time with multiple deadlines.

Work is performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands. Work requires regular travel.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Position may have contact with the general public, department superiors and other project team members, including consultants, vendors and other governmental agencies involved with the City’s GIS.

ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WHO DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER MAY APPLY AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404).

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The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.