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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   City of Wichita
Posting Date :   December 15
Closing Date :   January 2
3:00 PM Mountain
Relevant Experience :   2 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Wichita, Kansas
Category :   GIS

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City of Wichita

GIS Analyst

A position vacancy exists for a GIS Systems Analyst II. The Analyst position will assist in the maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) which includes updating base map files, maintaining comprehensive GIS databases, and designing and programming GIS applications.

Starting annual salary: $41970 to $58295 DOQ
Typical work hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday.
Additional hours may be required.



 Examples of Work Performed:
 
  • Providing technical support and training for implementation and operation of all Public Works GIS projects
  • Maintaining GIS base map datasets in ArcSDE
  • Development and administration of Lucity GIS Internet/Intranet applications
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of GIS databases using SQL Server, SDE, and ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced; ensuring that current and future standards are met
  • Design and implement user interfaces in ArcGIS for Desktop Standard, ArcGIS for Server using python, and other high level languages
  • Cartographic production
  • Preparing technical documentation
  • These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. 


 Requirements of Work:
  • Utilize Lucity Asset Management systems to create and update complex maps and/or perform complex spatial analyses to provide decision support related to the Wichita Public Works department.
  • Perform data modeling and develop database designs and their successive improvement phases.
  • Work closely with application developers.
  • Manage vendor relationships.
  • Deliver technical support to the GIS users within the Wichita Public Works department.
  • Provide training to the GIS users within the Wichita Public Works department.
  • Perform spatial map analysis, modeling and reports.
  • Responsible for development and enforcement of GIS database standards.
  • Investigate and recommend sources and approaches for automating GIS database elements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees in other City departments and representatives of other organizations.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety or other individuals in the workplace.
 Required Experience and Training:
A four-year degree in Geography, GIS, Information Systems, or related field, and at least two years of experience and training working with GIS are required. Preference will be given to candidates having experience with ArcGIS for Server (enterprise license), geodatabases, Geocortex Essentials, and Microsoft SQL Server Integrated Systems (SSIS). Public Works asset management experience is desired. Specialized experience and/or training in GIS (ESRI software), database development, and application development is preferred. Experience in administrating and implementing Lucity GIS systems and solutions is highly desirable. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.  

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.