GIS Analyst I - City of Franklin, Tennessee - NEW

CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE - Invites applications for the position of: GIS ANALYST I             

Apply on-line at: www.franklintn.gov/jobs                                                                                                 

Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $18.93 per hour

Purpose of Job

Uses Geographic Information System (GIS) to generate graphics, maps, and statistical reports. Enters or imports data into GIS related databases.

Essential Job Duties

• Generates Maps, Graphics, and Reports
• Produces standard base maps for ready reproduction and distribution.
• Utilizes GIS to update utility maps, blueprints, plat books and related documents.
• Prepares detailed GIS based maps, graphs, charts, records and reports as requested; meets with departments to determine procedures and datasets for specific desired geographic analyses; analyzes existing data sources to extrude needed data.
• May greet and assist the general public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of GIS information; queries data base to select data requested; generates files with requested data. 

Maintains GIS System Hardware/Software

• Installs GIS software on user computers; applies patches and upgrades.
• Maintains GIS Related Databases.
• Coordinates with appropriate departments to develop and maintain base maps; digitizes features; develops and maintains a shared, computerized database of maps and land-related information.
• Designs and creates new geodatabases; maintains databases using compacting and compression.
• Imports and converts, as necessary, aerial photography and CAD drawings prepared by others.
• May update street addresses from field survey; assists other departments, the public, 911, the telephone company, and the post office with correct addresses; notifies the appropriate persons and agencies of incorrect addresses; maintains records of assigned addresses.

Provides Technical Support to City departments

• Provides technical assistance to GIS database users. Assists in training other employees in developing, utilizing, and applying GIS.
• As requested, assists in investigating the feasibility of implementing new technology or software to aid GIS users.

Uses GPS to Collect Field Data

• Collects field data such as fire hydrants, street signs, and water/sewer infrastructure.
• Downloads field data and incorporates into enterprise GIS database and reviews it for accuracy.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a Bachelor’s’ degree in engineering technology, geography, geoscience, computer science or information technology with a minimum of one year of GIS experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Proven basic competency in ESRI software-Arc/Info and ArcView is required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

A certificate of competency in a GIS based program and qualification for the GISP certification within 6 months is preferred. EOE/Drug-free Workplace