The Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency focused on protecting water resources in Florida. They are seeking a GIS Analyst to provide GIS data collection, analysis, and visualization to support the District's initiatives, including developing GIS applications and ensuring data quality.
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
- Option to potentially work a portion of their time remotely after the first 6 months
- Eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week
- Staff GIS Analyst is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week
- 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.