Fairfax County, VA
Geographic Information Spatial Analyst III
Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Salary :
$77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-02177
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
09/07/2024
Closing Date:
9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S27
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. As a senior member of the Agency Geospatial Services in the Geographic Information Systems Division of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), this position is a technical and business expert in the field of geospatial technology, responsible for providing a wide range technologically-based geographic services to county agencies and the public.
This position is responsible for the following:Manages complex projects to develop spatially based solutions for business problems in response to agency requests or needsConsults with agencies' GIS and information technology analysts to determine requirements for GIS solutions and dataDevelops and maintains applications, maps, and dashboards using GIS software such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS EnterpriseUtilizes the GIS to perform complex, high-level spatial analysisSupports the GIS Division's internal and external web presencesManages the use of the county's web GIS organizationsDevelops and implements GIS trainingParticipates on governance committees for implementing standards for enterprise GIS data, web, and mobilityProvides GIS technical supportResponds to inquiries regarding GIS products and servicesStays up-to-date with the latest developments in GIS technologyCommunicates GIS capabilities and initiativesParticipates in the development of technical summaries, papers, and presentationsAttends and presents GIS-related content at workshops, meetings, and professional conferencesProvides support to the county Emergency Operations Center in times of activationPerforms related work as requiredEmployment 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 which included coursework in Oracle and/or another complex database platform; plus two years of experience in working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., relationship classes, topologies, 3-D, object, data) and spatial analysis (e.g., proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis).
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 to work independently with little supervision. Extensive understanding of GIS technology, including spatial analysis, geospatial data processing, and data modeling techniques. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively. Ability to be dynamic and proactive and take initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions to improve processes and outcomes. At least four years of GIS project experience, including two years with a large multi-user geographic information system conducting advanced level spatial analysis. Extensive experience with Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications, including both ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap and their extensions, including Spatial, Network, Business, and Geostatistical Analyst. At least two years of experience developing applications with ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. Experience managing users and content in a web GIS organization. Database experience (e.g., SQL queries, Entity Relationship diagram creation) including SDE and Oracle or MS SQL. Familiarity with ETL processes for geographic data. Project and systems management experience. Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 50 pound rolls of printer paper. 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov 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 Systems (GIS)EngineeringLand surveyingOther (related field)Other (non-related field)Not applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05
Have you completed coursework in Oracle and/or another complex database platform?
YesNo
06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., relationship classes, topologies, 3-D, object, data) and spatial analysis (e.g., proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis) do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive to less than six yearsSix or more years
07
How many years of full-time equivalent experience working with and developing solutions utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
08
How many years of performing GIS modeling and spatial analysis do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
09
How many years of experience do you have creating and configuring web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, or VertiGIS?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
10
Have you presented GIS projects or concepts to groups of professionals in a formal setting?
YesNo
11
Have you developed GIS training/support content or taught GIS related classes?
YesNo
Required Question
$77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-02177
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
09/07/2024
Closing Date:
9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S27
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. As a senior member of the Agency Geospatial Services in the Geographic Information Systems Division of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), this position is a technical and business expert in the field of geospatial technology, responsible for providing a wide range technologically-based geographic services to county agencies and the public.
This position is responsible for the following:Manages complex projects to develop spatially based solutions for business problems in response to agency requests or needsConsults with agencies' GIS and information technology analysts to determine requirements for GIS solutions and dataDevelops and maintains applications, maps, and dashboards using GIS software such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS EnterpriseUtilizes the GIS to perform complex, high-level spatial analysisSupports the GIS Division's internal and external web presencesManages the use of the county's web GIS organizationsDevelops and implements GIS trainingParticipates on governance committees for implementing standards for enterprise GIS data, web, and mobilityProvides GIS technical supportResponds to inquiries regarding GIS products and servicesStays up-to-date with the latest developments in GIS technologyCommunicates GIS capabilities and initiativesParticipates in the development of technical summaries, papers, and presentationsAttends and presents GIS-related content at workshops, meetings, and professional conferencesProvides support to the county Emergency Operations Center in times of activationPerforms related work as requiredEmployment 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 which included coursework in Oracle and/or another complex database platform; plus two years of experience in working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., relationship classes, topologies, 3-D, object, data) and spatial analysis (e.g., proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis).
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 to work independently with little supervision. Extensive understanding of GIS technology, including spatial analysis, geospatial data processing, and data modeling techniques. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively. Ability to be dynamic and proactive and take initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions to improve processes and outcomes. At least four years of GIS project experience, including two years with a large multi-user geographic information system conducting advanced level spatial analysis. Extensive experience with Esri's ArcGIS Desktop applications, including both ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap and their extensions, including Spatial, Network, Business, and Geostatistical Analyst. At least two years of experience developing applications with ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. Experience managing users and content in a web GIS organization. Database experience (e.g., SQL queries, Entity Relationship diagram creation) including SDE and Oracle or MS SQL. Familiarity with ETL processes for geographic data. Project and systems management experience. Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift 50 pound rolls of printer paper. 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov 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 Systems (GIS)EngineeringLand surveyingOther (related field)Other (non-related field)Not applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05
Have you completed coursework in Oracle and/or another complex database platform?
YesNo
06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., relationship classes, topologies, 3-D, object, data) and spatial analysis (e.g., proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis) do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive to less than six yearsSix or more years
07
How many years of full-time equivalent experience working with and developing solutions utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suites do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
08
How many years of performing GIS modeling and spatial analysis do you possess?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
09
How many years of experience do you have creating and configuring web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, or VertiGIS?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive years or more
10
Have you presented GIS projects or concepts to groups of professionals in a formal setting?
YesNo
11
Have you developed GIS training/support content or taught GIS related classes?
YesNo
Required Question