GIS Analyst - City of Naperville, Illinois
Description: The City of Naperville's Information Technology Department is currently seeking a candidate with excellent communication and customer service skills to assist in the management and coordination of the City's geographic information computer system (GIS).
The GIS Analyst will design, develop and implement applications for accessing, analyzing and maintaining spatial data, based on the analysis of user/departmental requirements. Other duties will include providing technical expertise for GIS system hardware and software; monitoring system performance, assisting with hardware and software configuration issues as well as installing and maintaining software; assisting in GIS system administration and database administration of spatial databases, documenting system and database parameters and guidelines, and performing any troubleshooting activities regarding the database operation; designing and implementing spatial databases for department-identified GIS applications; and helping departments define their specific GIS needs including consulting with users regarding programs and procedures for data collection methods. The chosen candidate may also be involved in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the performance of outside consultants involved in implementing the GIS system for the city.
The candidate selected for this position will have extensive knowledge of developing custom GIS tools and database design, development, and management. Additionally, extensive knowledge of geographic information system theory and practices and experience with various GIS software packages (including ESRI products) and hardware configurations is necessary. Knowledge of relational databases, programming languages (VB.NET or C#) and Windows as well as other operating systems is highly recommended.
To qualify for this exciting opportunity you must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, or related field, plus three to five years experience in computer programming, computer mapping (with ESRI products), database design and management. A valid Illinois Class D Driver's License is also required.
Apply: http://www.urisa.org/naperville
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