Fairfax Water
GIS Analyst I - II
Fairfax Water, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Salary :
$70,955.00 - $147,000.00 Annually
Location :
Fairfax, VA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
201601062
Division:
Technology
Opening Date:
01/06/2025
Closing Date:
1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under close supervision of the Chief, GIS, works to develop, implement, and maintain data and applications for Fairfax Water's Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS). The GIS Analyst I will support data maintenance efforts including both office workflows and field data collection. This position may be required to work closely with Fairfax Water's Information Technology department as well staff throughout the organization. The GIS Analyst I may be required to support administration of Fairfax Water's RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) as it relates to the EGIS.
Examples of Duties
Facilitate Implementation and Maintenance of Enterprise GIS: Provide limited support for the administration and configuration of ESRI's ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and ARCGIS Portal architecture, and their associated applications. Research hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for both server side and client-side GIS deployments to support coordination between the IT's GIS team and the Networking and Operations team. Support the coordination and/or dialogue with other Departments regarding the detailed design for the Enterprise GIS applications, functions, and services via meetings, memorandums, and other types of communication. Support change management processes via data entry, update, and tracking. GIS Maintenance
Apply GIS technology to perform advanced data entry and manipulation, produce documentation, perform spatial analysis and produce reports. Support requirements gathering for GIS applications. Support programming needs analysis for GIS applications. Develop programs, procedures and applications using GIS and related software tools. Support development and automation processes to update, maintain, and analyze databases and ensure spatial integrity. Provide development, implementation and ongoing operational support for GIS and GIS users. Integrate software products such as CAD, spreadsheet, word processing, graphic, and web publishing with the production and delivery of GIS maps and related products. Collect, input, edit, verify, manipulate, model, and analyze spatial data in the GIS. Document data entry and related procedures.
Applications/Development
Support the design of future components of the Enterprise GIS to include the technology and network design, and migration and implementation plans. Support the preparation of justification and cost information associated with proposed GIS applications. Assist in the creation/update/enhancement of desktop, web-based, and mobile GIS applications using Python, ArcGIS Model Builder, ArcGIS Arcade, SQL, Java, and HTML. Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge. Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices used in map preparation; the basic principles of cartographic technology; and the terminology, technical symbols, equipment, and instruments of cartographic drafting. Familiarity with database and application design, configuration, tuning, and debugging. Familiarity with GIS supporting water, sewer, electric, or other linear utility applications within an enterprise versioned environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently within general guidelines and direction. Demonstrated history of self-motivation and use of problem solving skills. Ability to learn to program in GIS, relational and spatial database, and web languages. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply emerging information and GIS technologies. Demonstrated ability to support development and management of complex spatial projects to support GIS initiatives Experience working with ESRI applications. Demonstrated ability to explain highly technical details to others in terms that can be readily understood. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of the personal computer system hardware and software. Must be able to work well with others. Good oral and written communication skills. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. Registration as a Certified GIS Professional preferred.
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Day
February - George Washington Day
May - Memorial Day June- Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
September - Labor Day
October - Columbus Day
November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance -
Employee Cost/Month
Employee Only - $100.88
Employee + 1 - $335.74
Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. The medical, dental and vision plans are administered by UMR, United Healthcare..
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.
Group Life Insurance -
Employee Cost Month
Basic = 2 times annual salary
Paid by Fairfax Water
Supplemental 1 to 5 times annual salary
Age-banded rates
Dependent spouse and/or child - $3.00
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.
Long-Term Disability
Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
- Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
ICMA 457 Plan
- Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with a maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $2,750.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $5,000.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.
Child/Adult Care Reimbursement:
Employees with household incomes under $60,000 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ringing from $800.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.
Professional Development:
Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars
Direct Deposit of pay . Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.
$70,955.00 - $147,000.00 Annually
Location :
Fairfax, VA
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
201601062
Division:
Technology
Opening Date:
01/06/2025
Closing Date:
1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under close supervision of the Chief, GIS, works to develop, implement, and maintain data and applications for Fairfax Water's Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS). The GIS Analyst I will support data maintenance efforts including both office workflows and field data collection. This position may be required to work closely with Fairfax Water's Information Technology department as well staff throughout the organization. The GIS Analyst I may be required to support administration of Fairfax Water's RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) as it relates to the EGIS.
Examples of Duties
Facilitate Implementation and Maintenance of Enterprise GIS: Provide limited support for the administration and configuration of ESRI's ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and ARCGIS Portal architecture, and their associated applications. Research hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for both server side and client-side GIS deployments to support coordination between the IT's GIS team and the Networking and Operations team. Support the coordination and/or dialogue with other Departments regarding the detailed design for the Enterprise GIS applications, functions, and services via meetings, memorandums, and other types of communication. Support change management processes via data entry, update, and tracking. GIS Maintenance
Apply GIS technology to perform advanced data entry and manipulation, produce documentation, perform spatial analysis and produce reports. Support requirements gathering for GIS applications. Support programming needs analysis for GIS applications. Develop programs, procedures and applications using GIS and related software tools. Support development and automation processes to update, maintain, and analyze databases and ensure spatial integrity. Provide development, implementation and ongoing operational support for GIS and GIS users. Integrate software products such as CAD, spreadsheet, word processing, graphic, and web publishing with the production and delivery of GIS maps and related products. Collect, input, edit, verify, manipulate, model, and analyze spatial data in the GIS. Document data entry and related procedures.
Applications/Development
Support the design of future components of the Enterprise GIS to include the technology and network design, and migration and implementation plans. Support the preparation of justification and cost information associated with proposed GIS applications. Assist in the creation/update/enhancement of desktop, web-based, and mobile GIS applications using Python, ArcGIS Model Builder, ArcGIS Arcade, SQL, Java, and HTML. Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge. Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices used in map preparation; the basic principles of cartographic technology; and the terminology, technical symbols, equipment, and instruments of cartographic drafting. Familiarity with database and application design, configuration, tuning, and debugging. Familiarity with GIS supporting water, sewer, electric, or other linear utility applications within an enterprise versioned environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently within general guidelines and direction. Demonstrated history of self-motivation and use of problem solving skills. Ability to learn to program in GIS, relational and spatial database, and web languages. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply emerging information and GIS technologies. Demonstrated ability to support development and management of complex spatial projects to support GIS initiatives Experience working with ESRI applications. Demonstrated ability to explain highly technical details to others in terms that can be readily understood. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of the personal computer system hardware and software. Must be able to work well with others. Good oral and written communication skills. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. Registration as a Certified GIS Professional preferred.
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Day
February - George Washington Day
May - Memorial Day June- Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
September - Labor Day
October - Columbus Day
November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance -
Employee Cost/Month
Employee Only - $100.88
Employee + 1 - $335.74
Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. The medical, dental and vision plans are administered by UMR, United Healthcare..
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.
Group Life Insurance -
Employee Cost Month
Basic = 2 times annual salary
Paid by Fairfax Water
Supplemental 1 to 5 times annual salary
Age-banded rates
Dependent spouse and/or child - $3.00
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.
Long-Term Disability
Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
- Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
ICMA 457 Plan
- Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with a maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $2,750.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $5,000.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.
Child/Adult Care Reimbursement:
Employees with household incomes under $60,000 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ringing from $800.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.
Professional Development:
Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars
Direct Deposit of pay . Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.