Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency dedicated to protecting water resources and minimizing flood risks. The GIS Analyst will provide GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization, supporting the District's initiatives and collaborating with other teams to maintain and update geographic data.
Responsibilities
- Provides GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization to support District initiatives
- Designs and develops online and mobile GIS applications for use by District staff
- Collaborates with Mapping and GIS Section Database Administrators to maintain and update feature classes in SDE
- Provides technical support for GIS software and tools to District staff
- Reviews and performs QA/QC on project deliverables (lidar, imagery, etc.) from consultants and completes ad-hoc requests
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and One (1) year related work experience
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor's degree or equivalency in Geography, Environmental Science or related degree (or higher) and Three (3) years related work experience
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in the collection, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro
- Documented experience with ArcGIS Online
- Proficiency in developing mobile field applications using ArcGIS Survey123, Field Maps, and QuickCapture
- Ability to develop, configure, and manage engaging and effective web GIS applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Instant Apps, Dashboards, and StoryMaps
- Ability to collaborate with project teams to determine the best use of geospatial technologies for customer needs, accurately estimate the required effort, and oversee implementation through to completion
- Ability to approach every task, regardless of size or scope, as a chance to innovate traditional methods of data collection, management, visualization, and delivery
- Create clear, concise, and visually compelling cartographic outputs
- Balance creativity with adherence to District GIS standards and best practices
- Consistently maintain a high level of persistence and attention to quality in your work and in the work of others
- Actively participate in the GIS community, staying informed about industry trends, new tools and technologies, and growth opportunities
- Ability to adapt to changes in project schedules and scopes
- Advanced database design skills with the ability to perform complex data manipulation, transformation, load, quality assurance and documentation
- Experience editing SDE enterprise geodatabases, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and versioning
- Proficiency in SQL and Python including the ability to troubleshoot applications and processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience documenting new and existing processes as well as updating documentation when needed
- Experience authoring and updating FDGC compliant metadata
- Certified GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) is preferred
Benefits
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
- 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
- Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
- Vision insurance
- Deferred compensation Program
- Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability (District Paid)
- Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- Flexible schedule for work-life balance
- Legal and Identity Theft protection
- Wellness program
- Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
- Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
- State adoption benefit qualified employer
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
- The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance.
- This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, with the option to potentially work a portion of their time remotely after the first 6 months.
- This GIS Analyst is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
- The Staff GIS Analyst is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
- We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education.
Company Overview
Official account of the Southwest Florida Water Management District serving west-central Florida. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Brooksville, FL, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.watermatters.org.