GIS Analyst

GIS ANALYST

The City of Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services division is seeking a GIS Analyst.  This position will perform professional level work responsible for supervising, developing, using, and maintaining the City’s Geographic Information System, and coordinating these duties with other City departments, City project partners, other governmental groups, and private sector businesses.  The individual will analyze, maintain, and provide training on specialized GIS data systems, procedures, applications, and data solutions that support and improve situational awareness, and City business processes and staff efficiencies.  The Analyst may attend meetings for and present to various groups, commissions and City Council.  Position receives direction from the Planning and Community Services Manager, may receive supervision/guidance from the Information Systems Manager and City Engineer, and exercise functional and technical supervision related to the use and maintenance of GIS.

This position requires a self-motivated, technically and analytically competent candidate with strong communication skills that is able to work with various individuals.  The position may involve attendance at evening meetings and field work; therefore, the successful candidate must be flexible in their scheduling.

Experience and education requirements:  2-5 years of direct/active and relevant GIS software suite and extensions experience, as well as experience working and configuring global positioning systems.  Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related fields.  Specialization in GIS coursework or GIS certificate is highly preferable.   In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree in a course of study specified above is acceptable with a GIS certificate and 5 years of direct/active and relevant GIS software suite and extensions experience, as well as experience working and configuring global positioning systems.  At either degree level, experience through internships may be considered. GISP certification is preferred, and possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.

Salary range based on qualifications and experience: $53,774-81,864.  Completion of a questionnaire and forwarding official transcripts will be required after a list of qualified applicants is approved by the City’s Civil Service Commission.  Interviews will later follow with selected candidates from the certified list.  A post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen will be required.  

For consideration, submit a completed application form (from Cedar Falls City Hall or www.cedarfalls.com/jobs ), $10 Civil Service testing fee (to be refunded if not qualified to complete a Civil Service questionnaire),  resume, references and cover letter with salary requirements to: City of Cedar Falls, Finance & Business Operations Dept., Attn: GIS Analyst, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.  Deadline for all application materials and fee is June 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.  Candidates may review the City’s GIS Plan at:  www.cedarfalls.com/gisplan

Equal Opportunity Employer