GIS Analyst or Sr. GIS Analyst

Posting number: 260700006

Department: Public Works Department

Job classification: GIS Analyst

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Geographic Information Systems

Summary

This position may be filled as either a GIS Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. For the purposes of this job posting, the minimum qualifications, job duties, and other position requirements listed below reflect the Senior GIS Analyst level. Applicants interested in reviewing the responsibilities and qualifications for the GIS Analyst level may view the GIS Analyst Job Description (Link). Starting pay for this position will be based on the selected candidate's education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

• GIS Analyst preferred hiring range: $61,455.89 - $74,002.72 Annually 
• Senior GIS Analyst preferred hiring range: $75,286.10 - $92,206.00 Annually

A Senior GIS Analyst within the Public Works Department performs advanced technical and professional level of GIS analysis and data development tasks within the City’s Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). Develops and manages department GIS projects, initiatives, and programs. Utilizes GIS tools and data to improve the development of business processes within the department and to develop methods to automate data management routines. Configures and manages department GIS field and desktop operations applications and associated maps and content. Serves in a lead role on project teams and/or provides oversight of work and trains other staff. Reports to the City Engineer. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan: 
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage. 

Examples of duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Manages department GIS layers and related data, ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and regulations. Creates new and edits existing geographic information system (GIS) data depicting changes to assigned department areas such as but not limited to bridges, roadways, sidewalks, traffic signals/networks, lighting, facility assets, parks and amenities. 
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on existin