GIS Analyst – IT

$5,078.86 Monthly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02553

Department

Resource Management

Division

Information Technology

Opening Date

02/18/2025

Closing Date

2/28/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs complex duties in support of county Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including analysis of a variety of spatial and non-spatial datasets. Performs cartographic work for various county departments with varying degrees of complexity. Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of the County’s GIS. Work involves ongoing analysis and modification of the system to meet departmental needs including the assimilation of a variety of geographic information into a comprehensive database.

Essential Duties

Essential Job Functions

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Creates and maintains geographic data in spatial and non-spatial formats. Updates geographic featuresusing GIS software from electronic or paper sources such as forms, shapefiles, file-geodatabases, maps,databases and GPS devices or files.

Analyzes GIS data requirements. Researches and assesses potential sources of spatial data for quality,accuracy and completeness. Designs processes to link to databases and corresponding geographicfeatures. Coordinates GIS data acquisition and sharing efforts with internal and external agencies.

Plans and directs steps for geographic database creation, application, display, and document production. Performs complex system modeling activities to ensure appropriate program development, coordination and use.

Plans, develops, and implements GIS COTS applications and systems.

Coordinates collection of field data by county personnel. Develops data standards and methodology for data collection. Ensures completed work complies with data standards.

Develops, customizes, and manages Mesa County’s ESRI based open data portal.

Confers with and acts as the department’s liaison with county departmental staff to define needs, coordinate system integration, and provide technical support for the maintenance, and operations of GIS equipment, databases, portals, and web applications.

Trains county employees on data creation, updating, and editing functions related to GIS applications individually and in groups.

Installs and modifies software and software updates ensuring that these conform to system specifications.

Monitors developments in the field of geographic information system usage, determines their potential effect upon the agency’s system, and recommends procedural and equipment changes to ensure system updating.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or related field and four (3) or more years of related experience in GIS hardware and software applications.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses And Certifications

GIS Certification (desired)

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. Employees may be exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock.

Some after hours/modified work scheduling may be required to accomplish project goals.

Duties may require some outdoor field work.

In Compliance With The Equal Pay For Equal Work Act The Following Items Can Be Used As a Determining Factor In The Starting And Ongoing Wage Of An Employee Working In This Position

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

The 2025 Benefits Guide is located on the Mesa County Website under the Human Resources page. You will click on Employee Benefits.

Employer Mesa County

Address 544 Rood Ave.

Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501

Phone 970-244-1856

Website http://www.mesacounty.us