GIS Analyst/Planner

Job #51199

City of Missoula
Missoula, MT

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Job Description

Primary Objective of Position: Under limited supervision, works as part of the City planning team to coordinate Geographic Information System (GIS), prepare maps and databases. Initiates, monitors and oversees Development Services planning projects.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Duties are generally performed in an office setting where hazards and discomforts are modifiable and controllable; position may require ability to access construction project sites. Duties also require contact with contractors, architects, City officials, and citizens and the ability to make group presentations.

Tasks:

Coordinate GIS data to support planning related projects; develop standards and implement procedures for GIS creation and maintenance of maps and complex databases; research data sources, digitize data and collect geospatial and attribute data; consult with department staff, public officials and the public to identify geospatial data needs; work with other city departments, outside agencies, and other organizations to share, obtain, and incorporate planning related information into the City GIS system in coordination with the City GIS division.

Identify, provide and analyze data, both spatially and in table format, for build out calculations, identification and analysis of constrained lands, community resource mapping, update zoning and land use; summarize census, demographic and other data to support planning efforts; evaluate data to ensure validity, reliability and appropriateness; perform complex analyses of data specific to project demands or requests from staff.

Develop graphic representations of geospatial data; produce maps, charts and other graphic information displays; develop written reports of data; develop, maintain and update a variety of map resources and on-line map services; may participate in website development and maintenance to make cartographic, GIS and Development Services information and resources available to the public; develop promotional and educational material as needed.

Attend meetings and make public presentations; represent the department as an expert; support work teams that participate in project planning; prepare technical reports for community planning and development.

Assist in the preparation and implementation of community planning and development projects; conduct field investigations for research, compiling data and assessing project conformity with plans; act as liaison between planning services and the GIS division; update and coordinate planning projects with GIS division and may provide technical assistance to others.

Remain current in latest cartographic and GIS related technologies; research new technologies and make recommendations to the department for software acquisition, implementation and advancement in the fields of GIS and cartography; perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of GIS principles, applications and database development;
Knowledge of GIS software including ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst and Model Builder;
Knowledge of the use of GIS to manage, manipulate, model and represent data;
Knowledge of methods and resources to research and acquire geospatial, census and demographic data;
Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools used to perform data analysis;
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and current issues in community planning;
Knowledge of the principles and methods of cartography;
Knowledge of land surveying techniques;
Knowledge of project management techniques;
Knowledge and ability to promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with City safety policies;
Skill in coordinating multiple projects;
Skill in using personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, GIS and scanning software;
Skill in researching, collecting, sorting, and manipulating data for database development;
Skill in conducting research and writing technical reports;
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, orally, in writing and in graphic work;
Skill in providing customer service, including the ability to maintain calm when dealing with the public;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with consultants, City employees and the public.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, or related field and three years experience in geographical information systems with an emphasis on community planning and development. Master’s degree in planning, geography, or related field and GIS preferred.