GIS Analyst

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Harris County

Houston, Texas

Precinct One’s Mission

Precinct One is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. 

 

What you will do at Precinct One

The successful candidate will develop and maintain comprehensive GIS data, including developing and editing GIS datasets, collecting, and verifying field data, importing GIS data from various sources, troubleshooting data errors and interpreting GIS data to resolve questions about infrastructure. You will create customized maps, reports, and programs to support users of Geographic Information System (GIS). Follow best planning practices, analyze conditions, develop recommendations, draft memos and reports and present results to the public and agency stakeholders.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • You will research and compile information from a variety of sources to develop standardized data for incorporation into the GIS. 
  • Analyze and interpret mapping data to verify accuracy and correct errors. 
  • Produce maps, reports and analyses using GIS and various database software. Research and evaluate source data using routine methods in collaboration other D&I databases. 
  • Develop applications and screen menus to support GIS users by writing code and document programs. 
  • Develop and implements data topology methods and procedures. 
  • Geocodes data files; enter, correct, and modify data including converting data from one software platform to another.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

What you will bring to Precinct One

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

Experience: 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software applications
  • Prior government, municipal/county public works experience

License: 

  •  Valid Texas State Driver’s License


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of geospatial data types, coordinate systems, projections, and cartographic principles.
  • Understanding of data accuracy, quality control, and industry standards like FGDC (Federal Geographic Data Committee) and OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium).
  • Proficiency in collecting, interpreting, and analyzing geospatial data to support projects and decision-making.
  • Skill in creating clear, accurate maps and visualizations to effectively communicate spatial information.
  • Strong analytical skills to solve technical issues in data handling, processing, and spatial analysis.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, analysis, and map production.
  • Knowledge of best planning practices to analyze conditions, develop recommendations, and draft memos/reports to present findings.

 

 

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Certification: 

  • American Institute of Certified Planners (Certificate or Candidate - preferred)
General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full-time | Regular
  • Monday - Friday 
  • Work hours for this position are typically 8-hours, 5 days per week with occasional after-hours and/or weekend work. For emergency events, additional work hours are expected and may include up to 24-hour shifts and 7-day work weeks.

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • This position includes standard office work which may require remaining stationary and working at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15lbs. It also includes fieldwork which may require driving to and walking through active job sites and/or undeveloped areas containing uneven and sloped surfaces.
  • This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods.
  • This position may operate in an indoor professional office environment and/or outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises and possible dangerous chemicals could be encountered.
What You Get in Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.

Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents. 

 

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HOW TO APPLY

https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4790462

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