IT Geospatial Analyst - Parks and Recreation Department at City of Austin

Posting Title	IT Geospatial Analyst - Parks and Recreation Department
Job Requisition Number	COA083101
Position Number	108342
Job Type	Full-Time
Division Name	Office of the Director
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.
Notes to Applicants	The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. The purpose of this IT Geospatial (GIS) Analyst position will address geospatial requests for these  PARD Divisions: Cemeteries, Aquatics, Museums and Cultural Programs, Community Recreation, Centralized Programs, and Natural Resource Programs. Specifically, the position will handle GIS  projects including, but not limited to mapping, providing geographic changes and asisting with the maintenance of our GIS digital database. Application Instructions/Job Requirements: Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application. Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process. Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews. Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview. Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues. Other Information: Posting Guidelines: PARD reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department. Work/Location Schedule Notes: May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs. 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. Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Pay Range	$21.75 – $27.73 per hour.
Hours	Work/Location Schedule Notes: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Job Close Date	05/04/2021
Type of Posting	External
Department	Parks and Recreation
Regular/Temporary	Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position	Not Applicable
Category	Professional
Location	200 South Lamar, Austin, Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred Experience: Experience editing, analyzing, and maintaining data with the ArcGIS, ESRI programs or similar  GIS application software suites. Experience editing, analyzing, and maintaining data with the ArcGIS, ESRI programs or similar  GIS application software for parkland and park-like settings. Proficient in conducting geospatial edits and analysis using ESRI’s ArcMap in ArcGIS desktop version and in an environments with multiple/simultaneous editors. Experience using ESRI’s workflow manager for performing analysis as well as for quality control. Experience with reading and researching site plans, surveys and property records. Experience interpreting ordinances, rules and standard operating procedures. Experience analyzing data to inform program and project planning. Experience working with community stakeholders on behalf of a governmental or corporate entity. Experience communicating to diverse audiences (verbally, written and via presentations). Other: 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. Produce and/or analyze data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards Assist in the design, implementation and/or perform data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges. Assist with programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications Research and interpret source records and documents Perform business process analysis and develops alternatives, making recommendations Respond to requests for information from internal and external customers Assist with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security Install new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology Communicate and interface with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities
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 has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA	City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.
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.

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