GIS Analyst

HAYS COUNTY JOB POSTING
Job Title GIS Analyst Job Number 657-0225-022322
Department Head Director of Development Services Date Open February 23, 2022
Salary Range Minimum $4,011.16 Monthly Application Deadline Until Filled

In order to be considered for employment with Hays County submit the following documents:

• Hays County Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Find Hays County Employment Applications at: * Hays County website – www.hayscountytx.com

• Pre-printed forms at the Hays County Human Resources department
• Request PDF forms from Amanda Cowan via email

You may submit your application documents in any of the following ways: * Hand-deliver to 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063, San Marcos, TX 78666

• Fax: 512-393-2227
• Email: Amanda Cowan

Education and/or Experience * Requires a bachelor’s degree, a GIS Certificate, or equivalent training in the area of GIS, geography, or a planning related field.

• Two years experience in GIS, database management, cartography, or related field

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations * None.
Responsibilities * Provides support to the GIS Manager.

• Provides GIS support to other County employees, elected officials, and the public as needed.
• Performs GIS data maintenance and creation from aerial photos, GPS data, and other sources.
• Interacts with local, state, federal, and private agencies requiring Hays County spatial data.
• Interprets survey field notes and reviews digital data for subdivisions.
• General knowledge of Hays County Development Services Department regulations, policies, and procedures.
• General knowledge of the tools and equipment used in GIS activities, plotters, personal computers, and large format scanners.
• General knowledge of ESRI software products and various databases.
• General knowledge of SQL, Python, and VBA expressions.
• Professional skill in coordinating a county GIS program.
• Professional skill in executing GIS projects.
• Professional skill in reading, understanding, and interpreting maps, survey field notes, and technical manuals.
• Professional skill in implementing GIS program policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Professional skill in solving highly technical problems.
• Professional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co- workers, vendors, outside agencies, and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SummaryUnder general supervision by the GIS Manager, this position performs a variety of technical mapping functions utilizing GIS technology.GIS support is provided to the Development Services and Planning Office as needed. The GIS Analyst uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as Hays County policies, state and federal regulations, established precedents, and work directions. This employee uses these guidelines for application to specific cases and problems, and the GIS Analyst must analyze the results and recommend actions. This position must have a strong work ethic and a positive image to the Public, elected officials, and to the employees of the Development Services Department. The GIS Analyst must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, keep promises, and be reliable. Additionally, the GIS Analyst’s attitude and appearance must remain professional at all times.Hays County is an EEO employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hays County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including reference checks, criminal history, and driver’s license checks and driving history.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,011.16 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location