City of Gary, IN and Gary Sanitary District
COMPENSATION: $38,000 annually, with benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION: The City of Gary seeks an experienced GIS/Data Analyst to assist the
Department of Planning & Redevelopment and Gary Sanitary District with the management of
geographic data and related spatial analysis. Working under the direct supervision of the City of
Gary Deputy Redevelopment Director, Deputy Planning Director, and the Gary Sanitary
District’s GIS Manager, the GIS/Data Analyst is primarily responsible for mapping, data
management, and database maintenance, particularly for the City of Gary’s land inventory,
public data, and public information. The GIS/Data Analyst will assist in the development of the
Gary Redevelopment Commission web site and Garycounts.org, our public information web site;
and responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The position will also provide GIS support for
projects within the Departments of Redevelopment; Planning, Buildings, Community
Development, Constituent Services, and Economic Development on an as-needed basis. The
position requires a self-motivated individual capable of prioritizing several projects at once, who
will work efficiently to complete tasks under strict deadlines. The position allows flexibility in
schedule, and offices in both the Department of Planning & Redevelopment and the Gary
Sanitary District. The individual must have a demonstrated skill in ArcGIS and related spreadsheet and database software. Experience in web development and design is strongly preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated capability in and knowledge of ArcGIS 10
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and spreadsheet software
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, geography, computer science, real estate, environmental science or a related field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with database and web development strongly preferred
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects at once
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of real estate and planning concepts
title “GIS/DATA ANALYST” to:
Jack Eskin, City of Gary Deputy Director of Redevelopment (jeskin@ci.gary.in.us)