GIS Analyst jobs in Helena, MT

Position Summary

The GIS Analyst focuses on assisting in the development and maintenance of Asset Management and GIS related systems within the City of Bozeman. Additional responsibilities include complex analysis, custom reporting, and application integration with a variety of systems to provide an advanced understanding of operational performance and efficiencies.

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Location: The GIS & Asset Management teams are based out of beautiful Bozeman, Montana and enjoy a collaborative work environment. Remote work opportunities may be considered for applicants residing in Montana.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Performs complex spatial analysis and creates information products from the GIS and related software and subsystems;
• Provides support for GIS data conversion, systems integration and system's and application's development and implementation;
• Analyzes current business processes using GIS and recommends best practice solutions;
• Develops data extraction programs, transfer rules, and updates rules if necessary using SQL code;
• Develops and supports online reporting tools and dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators;
• Works closely with end users to identify GIS requirements, technical issues and training needs;
• Provides training, demonstrations and technical support to personnel in the operation of the Geographic Information System and related desktop and mobile products;
• Develops quality controls and standard operating procedures to ensure data integrity;
• Makes recommendations for new software acquisitions;
• Assists in the evaluation, troubleshooting and managing of the GIS system;
• Assists in the development and implementation of asset management systems;
• Researches and compiles a variety of information materials from outside sources, summarizes the information, and prepares related reports accordingly;
• Researches and recommends technology initiatives related to the City's Geographic Information System including acquiring, refining, manipulating, and merging spatial information from diverse sources;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems or suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science or a related field; and
• 2-4 years' experience with GIS-related software, GIS-related database management, GIS-related programming, software and mapping; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of GIS software, databases and related applications;
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of GIS analysis and design, spatial modeling, working with relational database systems, and in the creation and maintenance of the systems;
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Microsoft SQL Server;
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn ESRI ArcGIS products including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE and asset management systems;
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Safe Software FME;
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Crystal Reports;
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn object-oriented programming languages and web technologies;
• Ability to understand and define user requirements and recommend cost effective systems solutions;
• Ability to present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form;
• Ability to analyze, interpret and develop solutions in a timely manner;
• Ability to visualize abstract concepts and effectively communicate them to others;
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and logic in dealing with systems problems;
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment and work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors , other City employees, elected officials, vendors, and the general public;
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to effectively train staff;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to create queries, expressions, and formulas to write effective technical reports, flowcharts, topological data and other related data;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to follow proper safety procedures; take proper care of City-owned equipment and tools;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

Required Special Qualifications

• Valid Montana Class D Driver's License (or equivalent); Must obtain Montana Class D Driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment
• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process.