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| Position Title | Location | Organization | Salary Range | Closing Date |
| Senior System Analyst |
Olathe, KS | City of Olathe | $$61,637.00 - $95,837.00 anually |
Until Filled |
| GIS Planner |
St Louis, MO | East West gateway Council of Governments | $45,602 annually |
30 April 2021 |
| GIS Analyst |
Lenexa, KS | WaterOne | Commensurate w/ experience |
Until Filled |
| GIS Analyst |
Jonesburg, MO | UtiliSource | Commensurate w/ experience |
Until Filled |
| GIS/IT Technician |
Springfield, MO | Toth & Associates | Unknown |
Unknown |
Senior System Analyst
Posted 04/02/2021
Pay Rate: $$61,637.00 - $95,837.00 anually
Organization: City of Olathe
Location: Olathe, KS
Deadline for Application: Until Filled
Job Summary:
The past decades brought tremendous growth to Olathe. While growth continues to create new opportunities, careful planning is required to ensure that the financial and environmental effects
are not a burden on future generations.
Olathe’s commitment to integrated land use, infrastructure, and amenity planning enhance the community’s quality of life.
Financial planning and debt management make sustainable development, infrastructure, and amenities possible at a reasonable cost to generation and generations to come.
The City of Olathe Economy Focus Area is recruiting for an experienced Senior System Analyst with proven professional level work experience related to
GIS (Geographic Information System) – web mapping, GPS, data editing, QA/QC; CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System); analysis, transformation (SQL, Python), and reporting (PowerBI, SSRS) of spatial
and non-spatial data.
Under the direction of the Knowledge Management/GIS Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for supervising one of the teams in the work group in support of the City’s
innovation and data driven initiatives as part of the City’s 2040: Future Ready Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides leadership and coordination on assigned projects for internal stakeholders as well as other departments.
• In addition to all accountabilities of the Sr. Systems Analyst position, assumes greater leadership role, broader knowledge, and higher level skillsets.
• Analyzes business application requirements for functional areas of Public Works.
• Documents software specifications.
• Designs, implements, and maintains department’s utility billing and work order/asset management systems.
• Designs, implements, and maintains GIS data, data processes, and applications to support Public Works.
• Provides consultation, education and guidance to GIS Technicians, GIS Analysts, and Systems Analysts, other internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to assess business requirements and develop strategies for application development and integration with business data.
• Troubleshoots and resolves application issues.
• Coordinate and oversee data collection.
• System QA/QC process and maintenance.
• Information management including data integrity, process documentation, data dissemination.
• Coach, lead, motivate and supervise assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education:
• 5+ year’s recent experience with ESRI’s geographic information system software, work order/asset management system experience with project management or leadership responsibilities.
• 1-3 years report writing experience; SSRS and/or Crystal reports required.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and performing systems analyst tasks.
• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the City of Olathe Jobs Page.
GIS Planner
Posted 04/02/2021
Pay Rate: $45,602 annually
Organization: East West Gateway Council of Governments
Location: St Louis, MO
Deadline for Application: 30 April 2021
Job Summary:
East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) has an opening for a GIS Planner in the Research Services Department.
This middle-level professional position reports to the Manager of GIS Services and has general responsibility for performing specific research, mapping, data maintenance,
and other user support activities within the agency’s GIS program.
This position requires strong technical skills, with demonstrable abilities to access, manipulate, display, and interpret data and to succinctly summarize and communicate information in written and oral forms.
Strong cartographic skills are essential.
The position requires experience with ArcGIS 10.x software, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro, and data sources pertaining to planning-related topics such as population, housing, the economy,
education, crime, emergency response, health, government, environment, and transportation. Knowledge and interest in emerging server-based solutions for GIS data management, distribution,
distributed editing, and map service publishing is desirable.
The successful candidate for this position must be able to effectively communicate and work with a wide variety of professional staff both inside and outside of the agency.
This position will generate maps and spatial analyses, integrate datasets, document data and processes with metadata, and assist senior staff in data maintenance and training activities.
Candidates should have an interest in building a successful and high profile regional GIS program.
The successful candidate for this position will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in Computer Science, Planning, Land Information Systems,
Geography, or in a directly related field and will have 3 years of directly related professional experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and professional experience.
A graduate degree in a directly related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States.
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The salary range for this position begins at $45,602 annually, with actual starting salary based on background and experience.
EWG offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with employer match, and
generous paid time off (vacation, holiday, and sick leave).
Applications will be accepted March 31, 2021 through April 30, 2021. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to:
HR@ewgateway.org
Subject Line: GIS Planner Application
Please note that, due to COVID-19, we are not accepting applications by mail.
EWG is an equal opportunity employer.
GIS Analyst
Posted 03/24/2021
Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience
Organization: WaterOne
Location: Lenexa, KS
Deadline for Application: Until Filled
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to support the users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Coordinate efforts and work as liaison between the Geospatial Services staff, Information Technology, and the other user divisions and departments for development and implementation of interactive mapping
applications and spatial analytics.
Essential Functions:
• Provide timely response and prioritize requests for GIS maps, data analysis and GIS applications.
• Compile, attribute, edit and maintain data in geographic and operational databases and their associated documentation.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining GIS database quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Partner with GIS editors and technicians in establishing best practices of data entry to ensure GIS data integrity, system performance and efficiencies, and documenting procedures.
• Provide technical support and training for GIS users on GIS applications, GNSS equipment, and other GIS related technologies.
• Assist in conceptualizing, requirements gathering, analyzing, designing, and configuring new Web GIS and Mobile GIS applications in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Install, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with GIS, GNSS hardware and software, engineering hardware and software, including field laptop PCs, AutoCAD software, hydraulic modeling software and other engineering applications.
• Design, configure, test and debug Web GIS and Mobile GIS software applications according to specifications as assigned.
• Provide support of integration between GIS and other non-spatial applications such as SAP and SCADA.
• Uphold GIS system integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science or related field.
• Four years of experience using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
(Note An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in meeting these requirements.).
• In-depth knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques, and significant experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform.
• Knowledge of geodatabase administration principles and demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining geodatabases.
• Must have excellent analytical, cartographic mapping, spatial analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have Windows operating system experience, Office 365 experience, experience using plotters for figure/map production, and experience using global positioning system (GPS) technologies and associated equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be a good listener.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and be teamwork oriented.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and exhibit diplomacy and judgment when working with staff members, contractors, and/or the public.
• Detail orientation.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks concurrently.
• Must pass post offer medical exam, including background verification and drug screen (may not apply to current employees).
Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:
• Experience configuring, implementing, and supporting GIS Web and Mobile Applications in ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise through ArcGIS Solutions, Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS, Survey123, ArcGIS Collector, and ESRI Story Maps.
• Utility GIS experience, preferably in water or wastewater.
• Integration Experience with 3rd party applications, Asset Management, Hydraulic Modeling, or Work Management Systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience with spatial extract, transform and load (ETL) processes and tools including ESRI’s Data Interoperability extension.
• Working technical knowledge of ArcGIS platform scripting languages, expression languages and code repositories, such as Python, SQL, Arcade, and Github.
• Experience with visual geoprocessing model development using ArcGIS Model Builder.
WaterOne is an equal opportunity employer and upholds a non-discrimination policy.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment and business decisions.
We also prohibit harassment and retaliation in the workplace and in our dealings with the public.
We encourage and welcome diversity of backgrounds in our workforce. WaterOne complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the WaterOne Jobs Page.
GIS Analyst
Posted 03/12/2021
Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience
Organization: UtiliSource
Location: Jonesburg, MO
Deadline for Application: Until Filled
Job Summary:
Utilisource is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial team as a GIS Analyst.
Our team is looking for a well-organized, self-directed applicant who has experience with the ArcGIS suite of desktop and ArcGIS Online cloud environment.
Core Responsibilities:
• Evaluate, document and adhere to Client design requirements
• Leverage out of the box and custom software solutions to perform GIS data management and analytical tasks.
• Generate innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential.
• Support and manage GIS applications based on growing business demands
• Plan and coordinate GIS activities to meet outlined goals
• Develop quality control standards for system application
• Perform data capture and analysis for GIS products
• Oversee data flow, management and distribution activities to support GIS
• Support in designing and creating geospatial database
• Work in compliance with GIS standards and quality policies
• Provide technical guidance to GIS users when needed
• Stay abreast with latest developments in GIS field
• Support in developing work plan for complex projects
• Provide design lead with updates on progress and roadblocks
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Products (ArcMap, ArcPro)
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS Online and ESRI mobile apps such as Web App Builder, Dashboard, Survey 123, and Collector
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with mobile GIS data collection and GPS accuracy standards.
• Excellent Written and verbal skills
• Genuine enthusiasm toward learning, pushing technical limits and finding new solutions
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems
• Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy
Education and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Professional GIS experience in the utility sector is also preferred
• Experience with ESRI software is required
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, ESRI, CAD, and other related software
• Spatial analysis and geoprocessing tolls expertise (geocoding, linear referencing, routing, networks, CAD-GIS interaction, metadata, symbology, web-based mapping applications, WMS/web services.)
Education and Experience:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Vision to allow prolonged periods of computer work
• Vision to allow differences in colors, shades and brightness
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to use different types of office equipment
• Must be able to tolerate moderate noise (business office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic)
• Class E license preferred
• Must be able to traverse all necessary terrain at a job site
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the UtiliSource Jobs Page.
GIS/IT Technician
Posted 02/09/2021
Pay Rate: Unknown
Organization: Toth & Associates
Location: Springfield, MO
Deadline for Application: Unknown
Job Summary:
Toth & Associates, Inc. is hiring an onsite, entry level dual role GIS/IT Technician.
The Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving Tier1 support issues in a
Windows environment, software install and configuration for end users, employee account and hardware setup,
and other assigned daily tasks as needed under the direction of the IT department.
This Technician will also be responsible for assisting the GIS department with daily
GIS responsibilities such as GIS geodatabase editing, creating high quality cartographic products,
and quality assurance/quality control.
We are searching for an energetic, resourceful team member who has the ability to multi-task,
while remaining organized and can deal with many different priorities. This professional should be
detail-oriented with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic.
Strong computer skills and a capacity to learn new technologies is necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in GIS or Geography, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS 10x, ArcGIS Pro
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office
Valued Skills and Experience:
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of basic cartographic principles
• Experience using Google Earth
• Applied experience using SQL to query a geodatabase
• Experience with web-based mapping, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Server
• Basic relational database knowledge
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, Python/ArcPy
• Private sector GIS experience
• Experience with Trimble GPS units for data collection and Trimble Pathfinder Office for differential correction
• Working knowledge of electric or water/wastewater/stormwater utility GIS models
• Knowledge of Milsoft Utility Solutions WindMil (Engineering Analysis) software
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
IT
• Troubleshoot issues with Windows products, including desktop and laptop hardware
• Support and assist employees in person and remotely
• Handle user accounts, creating, deleting, and resetting passwords
• Install and configure hardware and software for end-users
• Work with third-party vendors
GIS
• Work with Esri ArcGIS 10.8.1 software, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro & ArcGIS Online
• Creation and maintenance of GIS geodatabases; editing tabular and geometric data
• Creation, publication, and maintenance of ArcGIS Online maps
• Create high quality maps and other GIS-related products with ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro
• Correct errors within GIS data
• Performs high-level manual and/or visual review of preliminary data and final products to ensure usability and accuracy of all data entering the system
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of work performed
• Performs other related technical and administrative duties as assigned
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the Toth & Associates Jobs Page.