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Geographic Information Spatial Analyst I

Employer: Fairfax County Government
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Salary: $56,816.03 - $94,693.25 Annually
Closing date: Jan 16, 2021

Industry: Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function: Analyst
Hours: Full Time
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

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Job Announcement

Are you a GIS professional looking to work for a nationally-accredited public works organization serving over a million residents in the DC metropolitan area? Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) may be a good fit for you. DPWES is seeking dynamic candidates well versed in the Esri desktop products to edit, manage, display, and analyze versioned enterprise GIS data. Candidates will also have interest and experience in automating tasks and leveraging web GIS technologies. Come grow your GIS career with a team of dedicated GIS and public works professionals.

Note: The full salary range is listed for the pay grade. Job offers will be made based on multiple factors, to include but not limited to, candidate qualifications exceeding the advertised minimum qualifications and meeting the advertised preferred qualifications as determined by the hiring agency, the agency’s available budget, and review of internal equity.

Illustrative Duties

Produces high quality cartographic maps;
Reviews data created by GIS Techs to ensure quality;
Evaluates and recommend GIS software;
Performs basic GIS analysis (e.g., buffering);
Assists higher level analysts in defining GIS needs/requirements;
Provide basic technical support for GIS COTS and in house applications;
Attends meetings and conferences related to GIS;
Updates/assists with GIS content on internet/intranet site;
Troubleshoots standard GIS hardware issues( plotters, GPS, etc);
Assigns data keys for geographic layers;
Interprets and validates source documents for GIS data entry;
Performs updates to tabular data;
Demonstrates GIS applications;
Assists users in evaluating and recommending GIS software for specialized applications;
Performs acceptance tests for new software products;
Maintains designated GIS data layers;
Recommends database enhancements for GIS data layers;
Assists GIS developers (GIS Spatial Analysts II, III, & IV) in designing and testing GIS applications;
Serves as liaison between users and vendor technical support staff on basic GIS issues;
Writes and develops training materials and manuals with assistance from higher level analysts;
Provides training to County employees in GIS and GIS specific applications;
Teaches basic level GIS classes;
Assists in GIS spatial analysis;
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 requirements for GIS hardware and software;
Knowledge of County standard GIS software;
Knowledge of techniques for spatial analysis, geocoding, etc;
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods related to cartography.
Ability to document system modifications and enhancements;
Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management and employees;
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships;
Ability to write and present GIS materials;
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field; plus course work in ArcView GIS or similar GIS software.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Land Surveying, or Engineering
2 years of professional GIS experience editing and cartographically communicating enterprise GIS data using esri desktop products (i.e., ArcMap and / or ArcGIS Pro)
Experience with public works-related GIS data and workflows (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, solid waste, urban forestry, capital improvement projects, etc.)
Experience reviewing engineering plans and land records and transferring information into GIS using standard coordinate geometry (COGO) tools in Esri desktop products
Experience in automating workflows through Esri model building and python scripting
Experience leveraging Esri web GIS technologies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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 . EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info

Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
Location: 12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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