Fairfax County, VA
Geographic Information Spatial Analyst I
Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Salary :
$64,190.88 - $106,984.59 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-02617
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/02/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S23
Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Join the team at Fairfax County to deliver cutting edge geospatial solutions to the county government and public at large.
Fairfax County is seeking a Spatial Analyst I (SAI) to join our innovative team, delivering impactful geospatial solutions to support both county government operations and our residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the public good by providing essential geographic information and services.
As part of the Agency Geospatial Services Branch within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division, this position will:
Fulfill GIS project requests by designing maps, developing reports, and creating spatial layers to support comprehensive geospatial products.Implement web-based GIS solutions using platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with other GIS software.Perform basic spatial analysis and collaborate with senior GIS Analysts on various projects to provide tailored GIS solutions for county agencies.Assist other GIS teams by testing and evaluating software applications to ensure optimal functionality.Provide GIS technical support and training for county staff and respond to public inquiries regarding GIS products and services.Support the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated, contributing to critical response efforts.Maintain inventory of GIS consumables and support additional office functions as needed.Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field; plus course work in ArcView GIS or similar GIS software.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a team environment and work independently with little supervision. Excellent organizational skills. Experience with web based mapping applications such as ArcGIS Online. Excellent cartographic skills. In depth knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop10.x and ArcGIS Pro 3.x. Experience delivering GIS technical support. Skilled at working with the public in a customer service environment. Comfortable teaching GIS concepts and tools. Experience with municipal GIS and some familiarity with local government lines of business related to land development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Duties are generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLiveWell ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramsPaid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid HolidaysContributory Retirement PlanDeferred CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployees' Child Care CenterCommuter Benefit ProgramContinuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageFlexible Spending ProgramDeferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th gradeHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours45 to less than 90 quarter hours90 to less than 135 quarter hours135 to less than 180 quarter hours180 or more quarter hoursLess than 30 semester hours30 to less than 60 semester hours60 to less than 90 semester hours90 to less than 120 semester hours120 or more semester hoursNot applicable
03
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
Computer scienceGeographyGeographic Information System (GIS)Land SurveyingEngineeringOther (related field)Other (non-related field)Not applicable
04
If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Have you completed course work in ArcView GIS or similar GIS software?
YesNo
06
How many years of full-time equivalent GIS experience do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour years or more
07
How many years of experience with Esri GIS software do you have?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
08
How many years of experience have you had performing GIS spatial analysis?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
09
How many years of experience have you had providing GIS technical support or training?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have creating and configuring web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Portal for ArcGIS, and/or Vertigis Studio?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
11
How many years of experience do you have working on a team to support GIS infrastructure in an organization?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
Required Question
$64,190.88 - $106,984.59 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-02617
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/02/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S23
Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Join the team at Fairfax County to deliver cutting edge geospatial solutions to the county government and public at large.
Fairfax County is seeking a Spatial Analyst I (SAI) to join our innovative team, delivering impactful geospatial solutions to support both county government operations and our residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the public good by providing essential geographic information and services.
As part of the Agency Geospatial Services Branch within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division, this position will:
Fulfill GIS project requests by designing maps, developing reports, and creating spatial layers to support comprehensive geospatial products.Implement web-based GIS solutions using platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with other GIS software.Perform basic spatial analysis and collaborate with senior GIS Analysts on various projects to provide tailored GIS solutions for county agencies.Assist other GIS teams by testing and evaluating software applications to ensure optimal functionality.Provide GIS technical support and training for county staff and respond to public inquiries regarding GIS products and services.Support the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated, contributing to critical response efforts.Maintain inventory of GIS consumables and support additional office functions as needed.Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field; plus course work in ArcView GIS or similar GIS software.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a team environment and work independently with little supervision. Excellent organizational skills. Experience with web based mapping applications such as ArcGIS Online. Excellent cartographic skills. In depth knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop10.x and ArcGIS Pro 3.x. Experience delivering GIS technical support. Skilled at working with the public in a customer service environment. Comfortable teaching GIS concepts and tools. Experience with municipal GIS and some familiarity with local government lines of business related to land development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Duties are generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JT1
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLiveWell ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramsPaid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid HolidaysContributory Retirement PlanDeferred CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployees' Child Care CenterCommuter Benefit ProgramContinuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageFlexible Spending ProgramDeferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th gradeHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours45 to less than 90 quarter hours90 to less than 135 quarter hours135 to less than 180 quarter hours180 or more quarter hoursLess than 30 semester hours30 to less than 60 semester hours60 to less than 90 semester hours90 to less than 120 semester hours120 or more semester hoursNot applicable
03
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
Computer scienceGeographyGeographic Information System (GIS)Land SurveyingEngineeringOther (related field)Other (non-related field)Not applicable
04
If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Have you completed course work in ArcView GIS or similar GIS software?
YesNo
06
How many years of full-time equivalent GIS experience do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour years or more
07
How many years of experience with Esri GIS software do you have?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
08
How many years of experience have you had performing GIS spatial analysis?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
09
How many years of experience have you had providing GIS technical support or training?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have creating and configuring web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Portal for ArcGIS, and/or Vertigis Studio?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
11
How many years of experience do you have working on a team to support GIS infrastructure in an organization?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree years or more
Required Question