Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Position Description The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilites are establishing an eligible list for Information Technology Analyst, Senior (GIS) that will be used to fill vacancies for one year. Tacoma Water GIS Tacoma Power GIS Vacancies May Occur Within The Following Departments City of Tacoma Information Technology GIS City of Tacoma Enviromental Services GIS Tacoma Water GIS Tacoma Power GIS Responsibilities Include Create, edit, update, and maintain GIS Data residing in a SQL Server/SDE geodatabase virtual server environment and hosted feature layers utilizing appropriate tools and best practices Support in the administration of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Server Develop desktop, web and mobile GIS applications utilizing Esri desktop products, including ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and associated application templates, developer API's and SDK's Develop Data Editing processes and procedures, which may include versioning, for creating and maintaining spatial and attribute data in support of enterprise GIS applications Assist in the installation, updates, configuration and management of ArcGIS Server and SQL Server in a virtual environment Develop and Publish map and editing web services using ArcGIS Desktop and ArcServer Design and maintain daily/weekly/monthly data processing and quality control tasks using ESRI's Data Reviewer tool Help to support, maintain, and promote a geospatially-focused environment Develop and maintain documentation on all relevant information, processes, workflows, and tasks Support the planning and implementation of projects Software research, testing, installation, and upgrades Maintain and update asset management data interfaces Support current and future systems integration with asset management software Qualifications Equivalent combination to: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field AND Four or more years directly related information technology work experience Utility GIS work experience preferred Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements Some positions may require a valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter Some positions may require incumbents to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check Positions assigned to the Tacoma Police Department may require additional background checks which may include fingerprinting and/or a polygraph test Desirable Qualifications Master's Degree in Geography, Biology, Business Administration and/or related field Esri Utility Network Experience Development & Testing experience with ESRI's Attribute Rules Professional Leadership Training, Public Speaking, and community service Power, water, and telecommunications Utility experience Python, Arcade, .NET programming experience Current FAA Drone Pilot License and UAS training for GIS applications Successful completion of a GIS Certificate program GIS training in 1 or more of the following areas is highly desired: ESRI's ArcGIS Server (web-based) administration ESRI's ArcGIS Online use and administration ESRI's ArcGIS desktop software Python scripting in the ArcGIS environment ArcGIS Pro software ESRI Data Reviewer extension ESRI's Utility Network Software Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $42.58 - $66.07 Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma Tacoma Power Is An Almost 100% Hydroelectric, Municipally-owned Public Power Utility, Located In Tacoma. We Serve Approximately 180,000 Customers As One Of The Three Operating Divisions Of Tacoma Public Utilities, Alongside Tacoma Water And Tacoma Rail. As One Of The Most Livable, Walkable Cities In The Country, You'll Find That Tacoma Is a Great Fit For All Interests With Places To Bike, Run, Hike, And Explore, The Perks Of a Big City, And The Charm Of a Small Town. We Welcome You To Take a Look At Our Website And Discover How The City Of Tacoma Can Make Your Next Career Move Part Of Our Combined Destiny A Commitment to Equity & Diversity At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table. The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum. With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr