IT Geospatial Analyst

Job Description:

IT Geospatial Analyst

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits. | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Watershed Protection Department maintains the stormwater infrastructure network for the City of Austin, including drainage pipes, inlets, headwalls, and stormwater control measures (ponds). Location, size, age, and elevation information for these assets are tracked in a detailed spatial dataset ( GIS ).

This position will perform advanced data entry on stormwater infrastructure GIS datasets and will perform updates to stormwater ponds and stormwater infrastructure networks. Sources for data entry will include construction plans and CCTV inspection files. Additionally, this position will work as a part of a team and will perform peer reviews of work completed by other team members. Other tasks may be assigned to support Watershed Protection staff as needed.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30 per hour

Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 04/15/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road Austin Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS product suite.
• Experience working in a production GIS environment, including versioned editing, editing on an Enterprise Geodatabase ( EGDB SDE ), or working as part of a team to complete GIS -related tasks.
• Experience working with stormwater infrastructure or any other utility, including data entry, field location, or in any other capacity.
• Experience collaborating with others and delivering customer service online and in-person.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Produces and/or analyzes data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards. Assists in the design and implementation of and/or performs data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges. Assists with programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications. Researches and interprets source records and documents. Performs business process analysis and develops alternatives, making recommendations. Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers. Assists with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security. Installs new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology. Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
• Knowledge of basic database design principles.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
• Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
• Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting languages and automation tools.
• Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
• Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
• Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
• Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
• Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
• Ability to view the big picture.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
• Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience using Esri's ArcGIS product suite.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience interpreting standard engineering construction documents.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any experience you have with stormwater infrastructure including data entry, field location, or in any other capacity.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working in a production GIS environment, including versioned editing, editing on an Enterprise Geodatabase (EGDBSDE), or working as part of a team to complete GIS-related tasks.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working as part of a team on a GIS or other technical project. Include details about your role on the team.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents