GIS Analyst

Job Description

The Lucas County Engineer's Office seeks a GIS Analyst. Under general supervision, this position assists the GIS Database Program Manager to provide technical and management work in organizing, managing, and participating in activities related to the Office's Geographic Information System (GIS) program. This position requires managing complex projects, managing relationships with public stakeholders, and having expertise in program and operational issues. This position shall also serve as a technical coordinator between the GIS and the Office's asset management system and permitting system, Trimble Unity (formerly Cityworks), and work as part of a professional team which includes GIS specialists, technicians, and engineers.

Responsibilities

95% (1) Provides technical support in activities related to the Office's Geographic Information System (GIS) program as follows:

• Evaluates and provides assessments of Public Works assets throughout their lifecycle by transforming and integrating new and existing data. Develops data collection plans using various methods, new technology, documenting processes, and performing change management when needed to support multiple departments' strategic goals.
• Creates complex reports, dashboards, mapping tools, and applications using various software, including ESRI ArcGIS products, to effectively support decision-making.
• Facilitates data exchange and data integrity between the GIS and the asset management system (Trimble Unity).
• Develops ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal web maps and apps that support multiple county department workflows / data, county field staff access and collection, and transparency to the public.
• Creates tools and queries that monitor and validate data integrity and accuracy.
• Provides end user support and training to internal staff, and occasionally, the public.
• Assists in the upgrading and migration of software programs by testing and evaluating; recreating or updating GIS applications and tools as needed.
• Stays current with emerging GIS and related software technologies and provide strategic recommendations.
• Provides GIS expertise to continuously improve and enhance data workflows.
• Coordinates with users, process owners, departments, technical teams, and consultants.

5% (2) Attends professional education and training sessions, seminars, and workshops as directed. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Maintains required licenses and certifications. Performs other duties as assigned.


EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE OPERATED: Operation of motor vehicle; Operation of standard office equipment and software to perform tasks outlined above.


SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting. May require travel to other office sites. Overtime as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field and minimum of three (3) years of experience in any one of the following: ESRI Technologies (ArcGIS Pro and extensions, geodatabases, ArcGIS Enterprise, Python, Arcade), SQL databases and queries, reporting software.

Excellent organization skills, attention to detail.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work on several projects, issues, or requests simultaneously, with little direction.

Technical aptitude through strong analytical skills, organizational skills, problem identification and troubleshooting skills, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Must hold valid driver's license with driving privileges in the State of Ohio and an insurable driving record.


Familiarity with Cityworks AMS preferred.


Familiarity with computer-aided drafting tools (AutoCAD) preferred.


Experience with ArcGIS Model Builder, ArcGIS Arcade (Attribute Rules) & Python preferred.

Must be able to commute to Holland, Ohio for in person work. Work from home privileges may be granted one day per week upon request.


Must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not available with this position.

BENEFITS:

In addition to competitive wages, the Lucas County Engineer's Office provides a generous benefits package which includes

• Affordable health insurance including vision (Single or Family Plan)
• FREE dental and prescription drug plan
• FREE life insurance
• Affordable voluntary insurance plans (Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plans, etc.)
• Wellness program activities and reimbursements (Fitness Memberships, Smoking Cessation Programs, Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, Weight Management)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Vacation, Holidays)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pension- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Deferred Compensation Programs

The Lucas County Engineer's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.