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GIS Analyst
The City of Richmond - Public Utilities
Richmond, VA
Full time$65000 / year
GovernmentGISITInformation Technology
Posted 451 day(s) ago


The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a GIS Analyst position. 

Responsibilities:

  • Check the work from GIS Specialists, manage six (6) geodatabases, and perform analysis on gathered utilities data.
  • Perform research and develop new workflows.
  • Troubleshoot GIS user issues and assist other GIS end users.
  • Coordinate activities such as reviewing the work from GIS Specialists.
  • Provide GIS services, including GIS user troubleshooting and assisting other GIS end users.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses:


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of GIS, cartography, and asset management.
  • Basic knowledge of troubleshooting and understanding of programming.
  • Experience in computer use and hardware installation/construction.
  • Familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, VBA, Python, etc.
  • Knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications such as ArcGIS, EnerGov, Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch (I/CAD), etc.
  • Competence in master plan development, mathematics including statistics, project management, software use, development, deployment, and training.
  • Familiarity with standard office technology and equipment, such as flash drives, external hard drives, wide format plotters, scanners, etc.
  • Understanding of zoning regulations.

Demonstrated Skills in:

  • Archiving and retrieving data.
  • Communicating reports to people of interest and with a variety of internal and external departments.
  • Creating and generating reports.
  • Creating, editing, and maintaining information products and databases.
  • Developing more efficient procedures and automating processes.
  • Overseeing the work of others if applicable.
  • Performing geoprocessing analyses.
  • Providing GIS assistance and technical support to employees and customers.

Skilled in:

  • Creating, editing, and maintaining databases.
  • Understanding and reading building plans.
  • Customer service.
  • Oral and written communication.

Demonstrated Ability to:

  • Analyze information.
  • Prioritize work based on the importance of tasks.
  • Work with others to define departmental needs, such as hardware and software.
  • Make process development decisions related to software and hardware.
  • Request additional information to complete tasks or projects.

Minimum Training and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographical information systems, or a directly related field.
  • Two years of professional-level GIS programming, analysis, data management, and/or cartographic product experience.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

  • Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
  • A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Training and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology, geography, geographical information systems, or a directly related field.
  • Two years of professional-level GIS programming, analysis, data management, and/or cartographic product experience.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Learn more at:https://www.rva.gov

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