
City of Saint Paul
GIS Analyst
$28.90 - $40.67 Hourly
$60,112.00 - $84,593.59 Annually
Saint Paul, MN
Full Time
18-01277
Public Works-Office
08/01/2018
8/20/2018 4:30 PM Central
$28.90 - $40.67 Hourly
$60,112.00 - $84,593.59 Annually
Saint Paul, MN
Full Time
18-01277
Public Works-Office
08/01/2018
8/20/2018 4:30 PM Central
About the Position
Performs advanced work in the analysis, assessment, and improvement of a department wide Geographic Information System (GIS) and related programs. Creates and maintains spatial and attribute data, facilitates data capture, and provides analysis, map design, production, and spatial data modeling. Builds GIS applications and provides guidance to less experienced staff and users. Acts as a resource to users and GIS unit staff regarding the GIS system, applications, enhancements and updates. Assists with the development of ideas, tools, and methods to promote GIS systems applications. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the GIS Analyst Job Description.
The City of Saint Paul has established a Racial Equity Strategy with goals of ending racial disparity in the City as an organization, achieving racial equity in city services and engagement, and eliminating race-based disparities in our community. This citywide effort is designed to ensure that race does not predetermine opportunities in education, employment, housing, health and safety.Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Cartography or a directly related field, AND two years of progressively responsible experience developing geographic information systems. Experience must include work in the majority of the following areas: analysis, assessment, design, documentation, spatial data modeling, and administration of geographic information applications, processes, and products.
OR
Associate's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Cartography or a directly related field, AND four years of progressively responsible experience developing geographic information systems. Experience must include work in the majority of the following areas: analysis, assessment, design, documentation, spatial data modeling, and administration of geographic information applications, processes, and products.How to Apply
1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental
Questionnaire.
2. Upload or submit the following document via the online application system, mail, in
person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted, Each uploaded attachment
is limited to 10 MB.)- A resume (optional)
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume (if included). Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.
Please note: Your answers may be drafted in a word processing program and copied into the appropriate question text box. You should periodically save your work in progress to avoid losing information, if you are timed out of the system.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists typically are created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately one year. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Condition of Employment: This position will require a drug test and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Sandy Kimbrough at 651-266-6510
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer back to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Veteran's Preference for Promotional/Internal Candidates: If you are a disabled veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statutes 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 and confirmation from the Veterans Administration of a permanent service-connected disability rated at fifty percent (50%) or more preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Employer
- City of Saint Paul
- Phone
- 651-266-6500
- Website
- http://www.stpaul.gov/jobs
- Address
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25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
- GIS Analyst Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information or failing to accurately represent myself will result in disqualification from this position.
- * QUESTION 2
- Which BEST describes how you qualify for this position?
- * QUESTION 3
- Describe your education and/or training that would be helpful to you as a GIS Analyst. Please include degrees obtained, certifications achieved, and/or training courses taken.
- * QUESTION 4
- Describe your experience managing web mapping services.
- * QUESTION 5
- Describe your experience developing and maintaining a web map.
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe your experience analyzing data for use in predictive maintenance or related advanced analysis.
- * QUESTION 7
- Describe your experience transforming data between any RDBMS and GIS enabled analytic software.
- * QUESTION 8
- Describe your experience creating and managing metadata.
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe your experience working with map projections and coordinate systems in GIS.
- * QUESTION 10
- Describe how you work collaboratively with stakeholders to address their GIS development needs.
- * Required Question