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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Geospatial Analyst
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 14929 Salary Grade: LJ6
Approved: April 14, 2014 Last Revised: August 15, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, this position creates, maintains, displays, and updates a comprehensive geospatial information system.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Produces and/or analyzes data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards.
  2. Assists in the design and implementation of and/or performs data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges.
  3. Assists with programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications.
  4. Researches and interprets source records and documents.
  5. Performs business process analysis and develops alternatives, making recommendations.
  6. Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers.
  7. Assists with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security.
  8. Installs new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology.
  9. Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of basic programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
Knowledge of basic database design principles.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting languages and automation tools.
Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
Ability to view the big picture.
Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.