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Organization: Chesterfield County
Title: GIS and Data Analyst
Location: Chesterfield, VA USA

Posted: 2024-09-04
Application Deadline: 2024-09-22

Position Description:

GIS and Data Analyst
Planning Department
Hiring Range: $62,572 - $95,423
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. September 22, 2024
Who We Are:
Committed to excellence in customer services and upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity, Chesterfield County Planning Department provides services for both internal and external customers in shaping the County for our current and future generations. The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating the growth and development in Chesterfield County. We work hard to achieve our mission and value work-life balance through paid-time off and flexible work schedules, including telework options after an initial training period. We are looking for a hard-working individual who enjoys technology, using it for archiving, database management and resolving technical issues.

What You Do and How You Do It:
As a GIS and Data Analyst in the Planning Department, you will be reporting to the Information Manager and joining a highly dynamic, friendly and results oriented team. You will be a key resource providing ArcGIS operations and support for Planning Department. You will be the subject matter expert in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online along with ArcGIS Urban, Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst and Business Analyst extensions.

You will be responsible for:
• Editing and maintaining Planning Department GIS layers along with sidewalk and bikeway layer which is the core database.
• Identify and create new layers necessary to improve planning department business processes.
• Identify, develop and maintain GIS online maps and apps that will help planning department staff and customers.
• Perform work of considerable difficulty in advanced technical including scripting and analytical duties in support of department Geographical Information System
• Develop, test, and modify various ad-hoc and SSRS reporting. Extract system data, analyze and organize data, and compile data into spreadsheets and analytical reports including workload a turnaround report.
• Work with Information Management team members to deliver broad range of responsibilities relating to the Planning Department’s information systems and processes, including its Enterprise Land Management system, Geographic Information System (ArcGIS), Document Management/Imaging and Web-Based applications.
• Work with Information Management team members and county’s communications and media department and IT web team for designing and implementing Community Outreach through multi modal avenues including social media.
• Promote and recommend best practices to improve automation frameworks and processes, including maintenance issues, operation requirements, disaster recovery and security.
• Maintain documentation for technical processes, procedures and training materials for applications, databases, and systems.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to ensure that technology adheres to system development methodology and policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate high degree of planning, organizational, analytical, collaborative, coordination and information management skills and can partner and communicate with all levels within the Planning Department, as well as other County departments. Perform other work as required.

Here’s What You Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems or related field, along with three years of experience, five preferred. Two years of experience in ESRI GIS Pro and Online applications, systems analysis, and database administration in relational database environment preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Considerable skill and experience using GIS Pro and GIS Urban. Strong understanding of computer applications, along with a good understanding of geospatial concepts and spatial analysis. Good knowledge of ArcGIS online, model building and Python scripting is preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications. Strong reporting technique skills. PowerBI experience is an addition. Considerable knowledge of systems analysis and operations including database management, process evaluation/management techniques and principles is preferred. Ability to analyze difficult business problems for potential automation solutions. Knowledge of urban planning principles and development review processes is an additional qualification. Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with both management and technical personnel. Strong public engagement, logic and innovation skills, enjoying teamwork as well as independent work as needed.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Real Talk:
You could be a member of the Information Management team, supporting Planning Department staff on GIS, maintaining systems and managing databases. To perform this job well, you must be good at troubleshooting technical issues, and effectively communicating and resolving them. You will have some routine task assignments, urgent requests, and leading projects. You will have the opportunity to create and use maps and reports with Enterprise Land Management applications. Prioritization, work ethic and time management are essential qualities. You will routinely collaborate with a diverse group of professionals at all levels including front-line administrative and technical staff, department managers/supervisors and IT staff. Have a professional and positive attitude in carrying out your duties.

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter requiring minimal supervision with strong organizational, communication (including active listening, proactive outreach and follow up) and time management skills; possess the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously completing work timely and meeting deadlines as part of a team and independently; and have a forward-thinking approach with creative problem solving. Additionally, the candidate will be eager to learn seeking opportunities to grow professional and to lead diverse groups.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding position while learning new applications and systems where you become expert in supporting Chesterfield County’s development and technical processes, then this is the position for you. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including the Virginia Retirement System defined benefit plan.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion