GIS Analyst jobs in Montana

Join our dynamic team at Park County as a GIS Programmer-Analyst! As part of our innovative department, you'll collaborate with our GIS/IT Director on a variety of exciting projects, serving both Park County and the City of Livingston. From creating and maintaining geospatial data to developing cutting-edge GIS applications for both desktop and mobile platforms, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of spatial technology in our region. If you're passionate about GIS, programming, and making a real impact in your community, apply now to join us on this thrilling journey! This position will be open until filled with preference given to applications received by May 22, 2024.

I. POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Work Unit: Park County and City of Livingston GIS

Supervisor: Park County GIS/IT Director

Current Classification:

Pay Grade: 16 (Range $27.22 – 33.65) Title: GIS Programmer - Analyst

Non-Exempt Permanent Full Time

II. ASSIGNED DUTIES AND TASKS

Position overview: Under general supervision of the GIS/IT Director, this position performs a variety of routine and complex GIS tasks; Creates and maintains City of Livingston and Park County geospatial data and databases, web applications, and scripting operations.

All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated. Job duties are not all inclusive and subject to change.

A. Utilizes principles as it relates to GIS of computer science, geography, cartography, programming, land surveying, engineering, statistics, and projections and coordinate systems.

B. Designs, develops, implements, and maintains geospatial - data layers, databases, tabular data and metadata, of both county/city data in addition to documenting, scripting, model building, and performing quality control operations of GIS workflows to meet high standards for completeness, accuracy and utility of all data

C. Designs, develops, implements, and maintains a variety of multi-platform (desktop, mobile, web) GIS applications/solutions including but not limited to maps and map series, CAD/E911 data, web applications, web maps, REST/SOAP services, tables and reports, and other spatial data derivatives to meet on-going needs by the GIS, other departments, and the public

D. Develops, refines, and standardizes analysis methodologies including concepts of geoprocessing, geocoding, linear referencing, imagery, and statistics

E. Responsible for managing/updating GIS applications including but not limited to ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS online organization, databases, scripting processes and desktop products.

F. Assists external customers with rural addressing needs – addressing structures, (re)naming roads, ordering/mailing road and address signs

G. Assists internal customers with the design, development, testing, training, implementation and support of GIS products and environments

H. Researches and corrects data using spatial and logical analyses, legal descriptions and other source documents, and/or other authoritative data sources

I. Communicates and maintains an effective, professional, and responsive working relationship, with the public, fellow employees, supervisors, and other agencies

J. Operates and maintains large format plotters and scanners.

K. Serves as education and outreach individual on behalf Park County GIS dept.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes special projects and a variety of other functions as needed.

III. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

• Knowledge of ESRI’s GIS software products including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS extensions, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online, Collector, API’s and SDK’s
• Solid understanding and experience with principles, practices, and methods of enterprise-level GIS database design, management and maintenance, and geodatabase versioning utilizing the Esri suite of GIS software products.
• An advanced understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) is needed.
• Expertise in programming languages particularly Python, SQL, JavaScript.
• Experience in using GIT
• Considerable knowledge of geo-processing, cartographic principles and procedures, data projections, data formats, data integration, data display
• Strong understanding of GIS analysis methods and tools
• Knowledge of data conversion, translation and transfer techniques especially in regards to engineering and surveying data
• Knowledge of municipal and county government, the activities and process involved in the delivery of City/County services and the interaction of departments and workflow to provide those City/County services.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, organize, implement programs and maintain accurate records working with diverse staff from multiple departments.
• An advanced understanding of computer systems operations and software such as Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience: B.S. in GIS, Geography, or related field (can be substituted for demonstrated experience). Must have the ability to read and understand computer science, geography, cartography, programming, land surveying, engineering, and statistics as applicable to this position.

Valid Montana Driver’s License

Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicle in adverse conditions. Ability to learn, understand, and use ESRI software products (desktop, web, and mobile). Ability to operate Trimble GPS and other GPS Software. Ability to use scanner, copier, fax, printer, large map plotter, calculator, PC and related word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for geographic information systems and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a GIS Analyst!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.22 - $33.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person