GIS Analyst I

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for supporting Bexar County Information Technology team; will support the mission of the County, ensuring successful delivery of IT services as defined in the duties and responsibilities. This position will represent the County in a professional and effective manner and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public.
Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.

** This position will be working onsite at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office**
This position is Excluded from Civil Service

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Responsible for compiling, maintaining and performing quality control checks on basic spatial and tabular data
• Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information
• Responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers, subordinates and the general public
• Applies basic knowledge of established GIS principles and best practices to independently resolve problems and make minor changes to existing processes/systems
• Produces mapping projects for internal and external uses
• Designs and produces models using spatial and tabular data
• Performs basic analysis on spatial and tabular data
• Digitizes maps utilizing GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Software
• Prepares a variety of GIS projects for internal and external customers
• Organizes, maintains and archives computer files, drawings, maps and files
• Compiles information for requests for GIS data
• Conducts general computer troubleshooting
• Prepares and prints large-scale GIS mapping
• Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 1-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of GIS technology and various digital data formats; knowledge of GPS inputs; knowledge of GIS principles, practices, capabilities and limitations with proficiency in GIS related software (e.g. ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and ArcPad)
• Proficiently skill in ArcGIS software, related data, metadata, and data modeling; skill in GIS data processing and demonstrated ability in digitizing, operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment and utilizing software; skill in communicating technical information to individuals with varying levels of computer literacy
• Ability to ensure proper procedures are followed when collecting, editing and publishing data; ability to interpret statistical data; ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Required to be on call 24 hours
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with most ESRI Arc products

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 15-30 pounds
• Occasionally move about the office / telework office
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.