GIS Analyst - Technology Services- GIS

Description

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The GIS Analyst uses geospatial methods and manages mapping applications to support organizational needs. Responsibilities include training county staff and the public in online GIS applications and internal staff on Denton County GIS standards. The role requires delivering excellent customer service, resolving problems promptly, communicating effectively, and contributing positively to the Denton County Technology Services Team.

Examples of Duties

• Researches and manages GIS datasets by creating, editing, and interpreting spatial data; imports, validates, and troubleshoots data from external sources to support county functions.
  
• Prepares address, street, and boundary data for county departments, including the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch, Development Services, and Transportation and Engineering.
  
• Manages and updates datasets for 911 dispatch, such as address points, road centerlines, emergency zones, and jurisdictional boundaries.
  
• Supports development of automated workflows using FME and ETL methodologies.
  
• Provides GIS support to departments like Development Services, District Attorney, Elections, Emergency Management, Fire Marshals, Public Health, Technology Services, Transportation and Engineering, and Sheriff.
  
• Develops and updates procedures and documentation for the department and GIS team.
  
• Keeps updated with new GIS technologies by attending seminars, workshops, and classes to stay informed on trends and developments that could benefit the county.
  
• Assists in maintaining county facility maps using ESRI Indoors.
  
• Supports programming, designing, and training for web mapping applications with ArcGIS for internal and external users.
  
• Follows county policies and best practices related to information security; exercises good judgment to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Denton County computer systems and electronic records; supports compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, and other information security regulations.
  
• Displays and reflects the culture, mission, vision, values, and direction of the department.
  
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Emergency Management or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  
• GIS Certificate and/or GISP Professional Certification preferred.
  
• Must not have any Class B misdemeanor or higher convictions or deferred adjudications.
  

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

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