Department of Assets, Information and Services
Division of IT Software Development
Number of Positions: 1
For more information visit: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=359475
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
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1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
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The Department of Assets, Information and Services is seeking a GIS Database Analyst to assist in the analysis and creation of various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases for the City's GIS system, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Uses GIS and other database technology to analyze and assess various data sets for accuracy, completeness, and usability in the full City's GIS system
• Manipulates GIS and departmental databases to generate tabular and cartographic output
• Develops procedures for converting data into GIS format
• Assists departments in converting, building, and maintaining graphic and non-graphic databases for GIS applications
• Documents the analysis of data sets for future reference, using various software applications and diagramming tools
• Develops and maintains standards for GIS databases to ensure the integrity and agreement between GIS data sets
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of GIS servers, applications, and related services (e.g., Web/Internet and City Intranet program design, development, and testing)
• Develops protocols for integration and extraction of GIS database
• Resolves issues related to conflicting data by restructuring or developing new data sets
• Troubleshoots problems encountered by users related to GIS database operations
• Verifies compliance of data sets with the City's GIS systems requirements
• Researches new GIS technology and recommends changes to ensure the City's GIS system operates efficiently
• Trains users on GIS applications
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: 333 South State Street
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $94,152.00/year
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, Geography, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus three years of experience working with GIS data sets, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience working with ESRI products
Previous experience with database management/administration
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner
Applications for this position will be accepted from August 23, 2022 until 11:59 pm CST on September 13, 2022