GIS Analyst (0192) (Hybrid)

GIS Analyst (Hybrid)

Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Data Collection Bureau supporting the District's Data Collection Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The GIS Analyst provides GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization for the daily maintenance and presentation of geographic data. This position will perform technical research and analysis and will support important MGIS activities like GIS data QA/QC, geospatial analysis, ad-hoc map requests, GIS technical support, performing updates to data layers, and developing web and mobile mapping applications.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%, 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday), generous vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, medical and dental insurance (91-97% District paid), vision insurance, deferred compensation program, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability (District Paid), prescription drug coverage & mail order program, health savings & flexible spending accounts, flexible schedule for work-life balance, legal and identity theft protection, wellness program, public service loan forgiveness qualified employer, tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year), state adoption benefit qualified employer, employee assistance program (EAP), transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time.

Starting Compensation: GIS Analyst: $49,635.00 - $58,583.75 Staff GIS Analyst: $53,589.00 - $63,260.25. The starting salary range shown for the Data Analyst position reflects the minimum to 25% of the compensation possible for this paygrade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions: Provides GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization to support District initiatives. Designs and develops online and mobile GIS applications for use by District staff. Collaborates with Mapping and GIS Section Database Administrators to maintain and update feature classes in SDE. Provides technical support for GIS software and tools to District staff. Reviews and performs QA/QC on project deliverables (lidar, imagery, etc.) from consultants and completes ad-hoc requests.

Working Conditions: Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Fieldwork is a possibility, but not a requirement, and will likely be less than 10 days a year. Possible travel to other offices. Occasionally required to drive automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for GIS Analyst: Bachelor's degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and One (1) year related work experience. Valid driver's license. Staff GIS Analyst: Bachelor's degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and Three (3) years related work experience. Valid driver's license.