GIS Analyst

Salary: $54,139.20 - $61,647.16 Annually Location : TN 37664, TN Job Type: Full Time Regular Job Number: 2024-11-20 Department: Public Works Division: W / WW System Maintenance Opening Date: 11/20/2024 Closing Date: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Purpose This position provides support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City of Kingsport Geographic Information System (GIS). This position requires knowledge, understanding, and experience applying GIS technology solutions to local government enterprise GIS. Essential Functions When assigned to e911: Maintenance the City of Kingsport's e911 addressing GIS datasets and applications. Assigns and maintains addresses. Coordinates with e911 dispatch center to determine system and project requirements; Identifies and implements improvements to information flow procedures; When assigned to Cartography: Prepares cartographic products as needed by City of Kingsport, other agencies and the public and performs related work as required. Creates maps, graphs, and other illustrations for various projects and technical reports. Maintenance the City of Kingsport's GIS datasets and applications supporting Cartographic production. When assigned to Utility Services: Maintenance of GIS datasets and applications that support Utility Services. Utilize GPS and spatial database support and development for the City of Kingsport's GIS Division. Designs and implements data structures to support the GIS Division. Maintains and coordinates data sets including but not limited to water, sewer, zoning, city limits, etc. Primary contact in GIS Division for GPS data collection, correction and maintenance activities for various City departments. Coordinates with various divisions and departments to determine system and project requirements; Identifies and implements improvements to information flow procedures; Applicable to all assignments: Performs technical work designing, developing, and implementing GIS applications in an enterprise GIS environment. Oversees the operation and maintenance of existing GIS databases and applications. Develops GIS procedures and solves spatial problems through techniques of GIS analysis. Prepares cartographic products as needed by City of Kingsport, other agencies and the public and performs related work as required. Works with GIS users to define functional requirements for GIS applications, and supports the GIS user base by monitoring user feedback, identifying technical problems and solutions, and maintaining software applications. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications When assigned to e911: Knowledge of theory and principles of addressing systems. Knowledge of e911 system. Know ledge of the application of GIS in emergency communications. When assigned to Cartography: Knowledge of methods and principles of cartography. Knowledge of the application of GIS in Cartographic production; Knowledge of orthophotography and other image formats; When assigned to Utility: Knowledge of the application GPS for data collection and maintenance. Knowledge of GPS principles and methods. Knowledge of Windows operating systems and administration. Applicable to all assignments: Knowledge of GIS programming and systems analysis work. Knowledge of Esri software. Knowledge of methods and principles of database design. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with city staff. Education and Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, planning, engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience equal to two to four years of experience with ESRI based products and technologies. RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan: Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his/her defined contribution percentage. VACATION: Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned. HOLIDAYS: The City of Kingsport offers 12 paid Holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay. SICK HOURS: Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information). LIFE INSURANCE: The City of Kingsport provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary. SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (optional): - Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Rates are based upon your age and annual salary. DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE (optional): Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $.64 per pay period for $5000; $1.28 per pay period for $10,000. LONG TERM DISABILITY (optional): Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50/50 by employee/City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability HEALTH INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is BCBST, network S.Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee/City. EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC: Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees/dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site. DENTAL INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year. VISION INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional): Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $610 for plan year 2024. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 2 programs: Ballad Health and Dearborn. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more. EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM: Provider is Cora. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains. KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER: Benefits elgible employees are offered discounted membership rates. Free single membership for employees enrolled in a City sponsored medical plan. GYM MEMBERSHIPS (optional): City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement. AIR MED (optional): Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility. ACCIDENT INSURANCE (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents. CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (optional): Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings. UNIVERSAL LIFE/LONG TERM CARE: (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.