DETROIT, MI City of Detroit
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST III
Salary
$101,815.00 – $118,520.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
2024315119133TSTYT
Department
Dept of Innovation & Tech
Opening Date
01/23/2025
Closing Date
1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
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Description
The Enterprise GIS Team within the Department of Innovation and Technology exists to serve City of Detroit residents by leveraging geospatial technology and data to empower effective city operations, informed decision making, awareness, and innovation. We believe in an open, inclusive, and local approach that is responsive to the needs of our partner departments and city residents.
The selected candidate will serve on the Enterprise GIS Team. Duties will include acting as GIS Platform Administrator, architecting and maintaining the City’s enterprise mapping environment (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and other components), as well as other GIS-related items as assigned. This role involves close coordination with the Server Team on IT infrastructure, the Data Strategy & Analytics Team on data warehousing and governance, and the Cyber Security Team. This is an experienced level position requiring proficiency in user/data administration and policy (front end), ArcGIS Enterprise configuration and maintenance (back end), cross-functional teamwork/collaboration, and customer service.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst III is an experienced level information technology professional located in the Department of Innovation and Technology that maintains, modifies or uses GIS databases, performs custom application development and provides user support. As a GIS Analyst III, work is independently planned and carried out in conformance with accepted policies and practices. The GIS Analyst III adheres to instructions, policies, and guidelines and exercises judgment to resolve commonly encountered work problems and deviations. The work performed by GIS Analysts primarily involves designing and improving the GIS database, coordinating updates and changes while ensuring accuracy and completeness. GIS Analysts work with related software and programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. GIS Analysts provide technical customer support to internal and external users and provides training and mentoring on advanced skills and mapping techniques such as editing, quality control, geocoding, data conversion, and error reconciliation.
Examples of Duties
Designs or prepares complex graphic representations of GIS data, using more advanced GIS hardware or software applications
Analyzes extensive GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data
Designs or coordinates the development of integrated GIS spatial or non-spatial databases; Maintains or modifies existing GIS databases
Enters data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data
Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation
Performs advanced geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software
Selects cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information
Maintains a high-level understanding of City Master Plan amendments, zoning and land use regulations, and architectural design standards
Incorporates substantial knowledge and expertise of planning data (census, demographic) into work product as applicable
Develops presentations to be released to the public for community input
Provides advanced technical support to users regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, equipment, or applications
Develops applications documentation, user training materials, and quality control procedures
Trains users in the use of GIS and related software, workstations, printers, and plotters, digitizing tablets and tables, and GIS networking systems
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, programming, systems analysis, geographic information science, engineering, communications, or a related field of study.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in systems analysis, computer science engineering, programming, information security management, or geographical information systems analysis.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: CJIS -CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS CLEARANCE REQUIRED
In addition to completing all components of the pre-employment process, all candidates considered for positions in the Department of Innovation and Technology must successfully complete an extensive criminal background check, including a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some GIS Analysts may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment, which is appropriately lighted, heated and, cooled. The work environment contains no significant hazards. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. The GIS Analyst may encounter individuals that are upset.
During extended periods each year, GIS Analysts may be required to work considerable overtime.
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 01/23/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical – Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance – Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) – The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES – Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, programming, systems analysis, geographic information science, engineering, communications, or any other related field of study?
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Please indicate your years of experience in systems analysis, computer science engineering, programming, information security management, or geographical information systems analysis. PLEASE PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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