GIS Analyst - Information Technology Systems

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-1368b
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt


Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.


NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive : NO Level II Screening : NO
Under direction of the GIS Manager, the incumbent performs advanced technical and professional level work in planning, analyzing, and designing methods and procedures for the development of new or modifications of existing Geographic Information System (GIS), data, products, and applications. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by the GIS Manager

• Utilize Esri ArcGIS Pro for multiple tasks

• Assist with the administration of Esri ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Ensure the security of Protected Critical Infrastructure Information

• Develop and maintain Esri GIS web applications (Instant Apps, Experience Builder, Survey123, etc.)

• Develop and maintain spatial and non-spatial data (hosted feature services and views, SDE feature datasets and classes, and standalone products)
• Develop and maintain Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes using ArcGIS Pro (Model Builder, ArcPy, Tasks, Attribute Assistant)
• Perform data research, data analysis, and data mining functions
• Conduct Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Create custom spatial and non-spatial products for internal and external customers

• Support city staff on the use of GIS web applications and assist end users with geospatial technologies
• Support the city's Emergency Operations Center during activation (Essential Employee)
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish tasks
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Knowledge in task and process automation using Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Notebooks, and Microsoft Power Automate
• Knowledge of Distributed and Partnered Collaborations within Esri environments
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
• Knowledge of, and ability to create, complex queries using the SQL and/or ArcPy
• Ability to use GIS to digitize, store, maintain and retrieve both spatial and non-spatial data
• Skill in data mining and data research
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications
• Skill in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, specifically related to data quality and GIS processes
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management
• Ability to research and resolve land records and related problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including computer, copy machine, telephone, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in GIS, Geography, Government Administration, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering or related field (Progressive experience as a GIS Analyst may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.)
• Three (3) years' experience of progressively responsible experience in the field of GIS using Esri products
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Knowledge of ArcPy, SQL, and Arcade

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of time
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance ()
  • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Basic Life Insurance ()
  • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
• Optional Vision Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Optional Dental Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan (General) Administered by
• Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
• 401(a) ()
  • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
• Roth IRA ()
  • Offered through payroll deduction.
• Disability ()
  • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
  • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
• Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()
  • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
• Payroll Direct Deposit
  • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
• Employee Assistance Program ()
  • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

01


Do you currently possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) with major course work in GIS, Geography, Government Administration, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering or related field (Full-time (40 hours/week) experience in the field of GIS may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)?

• Yes
• No

02


If the answer is Yes to question #1, please explain. If you answered "no" please enter "n/a".
03


In addition to Question 1, do you possess three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible, experience in the field of GIS using Esri products (academic experience does not count toward requirement)?

• Yes
• No

04


If the answer is Yes to question #3, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
05


Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06


PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you possess a working knowledge of ArcPy, SQL, and Arcade?

• Yes
• No

07


If the answer is Yes to question #6, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
08


PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you possess any experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise?

• Yes
• No

09


If the answer is Yes to question #8, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".

• Yes
• No

Required Question