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GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst
- Agency: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
- Job type: Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
CITYWIDE GIS
Job Description
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
The GIS team at OTI builds various spatial data solutions and products, enabling the analysis and use of Citywide spatial assets. The GIS Analyst will be part of an exciting team to help New York City collect spatial data to facilitate the use of GIS data in various applications and allow the 3D mapping of critical underground assets. Data for the 3D program will include data from utilities, NYC agencies, universities, and industry partners specializing in Ground Penetrating Radars and other subsurface mapping technologies. The collection and mapping of this data will help NYC better understand its critical subsurface infrastructure and improve the safety of workers in the field and city residents.
Join us as part of a program to help move NYC’s GIS capabilities forward and revolutionize how GIS data is used and visualized.
Responsibilities will include:
- Work with GIS and Data Engineering teams across the City to build citywide GIS and 3D mapping solutions
- Help understand, model, and map 2D and 3D data across New York City
- Work with various City departments, private utilities, universities, and private companies to visualize and analyze data critical to citywide spatial programs, including underground infrastructure
- Create maps and spatial applications using GIS tools such as ESRI, Carto, Mapbox, and QGIS
- Be a steward of spatial data across various spatial databases and GIS applications
- Support critical GIS cloud infrastructure
- Help teams across the City with better-utilizing GIS technology in business applications
- Work in a team-centric atmosphere to help move the team and the City forward
- Interface with technical and business teams, everyone from a developer to a senior City Hall liaison
- Handle special project and initiatives as assigned.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
Special Note: Taking and passing civil service exams are necessary to maintain employment with the City of New York. Please check the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/exam_monthly.shtml) for important exam filing information. Please ensure that you are either a permanent employee in the civil service title listed on this posting, or, that you file for the examination when there is an open filing period. For more information regarding the civil service process, please visit the DCAS website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/work.shtml
- Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID # 617160
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
OTI participates in E-Verify
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in "1" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
Who are you? - Eager to learn and enable the use of emerging technologies to help make the lives of NYC residents and departments better and safer - Have a strong interest in GIS or 3D mapping - Have experience using GIS technologies such as ESRI, Carto, GeoServer, etc. - Have some experience building GIS solutions - Want to work with aerial photography, LiDAR, 3D, and planimetric data - Want to be part of building civic technology - A team player Preferred Skills - 4 years working as a GIS analyst or engineer - Hands-on experience using or working with GIS platforms such as ESRI, Carto, or GeoServer - Experience with ESRI GIS technology and desktop software (ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro), ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online - Experience developing production-grade solutions - A degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, City Planning, or a similar field - Experience with CAD and BIM software in Utilities applications - Experience with enterprise geodatabase management - Experience in geodatabase design and data modeling - Experience editing geospatial data in a multi-user environment - Hands-on experience using at least one programming language such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C , C#, C, etc. - Proficiency in SQL, Python, Model Builder, ESRI’s Data Interoperability extension or Safe Software FME - Understanding of 3D modeling
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in \"1\" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to \"1\" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in \"1\" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in \"1\" above.
Preferred Skills
Who are you?\n-\tEager to learn and enable the use of emerging technologies to help make the lives of NYC residents and departments better and safer\n-\tHave a strong interest in GIS or 3D mapping\n-\tHave experience using GIS technologies such as ESRI, Carto, GeoServer, etc. \n-\tHave some experience building GIS solutions\n-\tWant to work with aerial photography, LiDAR, 3D, and planimetric data\n-\tWant to be part of building civic technology\n-\tA team player\n \nPreferred Skills\n-\t4 years working as a GIS analyst or engineer\n-\tHands-on experience using or working with GIS platforms such as ESRI, Carto, or GeoServer\n-\tExperience with ESRI GIS technology and desktop software (ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro), ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online \n-\tExperience developing production-grade solutions\n-\tA degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, City Planning, or a similar field\n-\tExperience with CAD and BIM software in Utilities applications\n-\tExperience with enterprise geodatabase management\n-\tExperience in geodatabase design and data modeling\n-\tExperience editing geospatial data in a multi-user environment\n-\tHands-on experience using at least one programming language such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C , C#, C, etc. \n-\tProficiency in SQL, Python, Model Builder, ESRI’s Data Interoperability extension or Safe Software FME\n-\tUnderstanding of 3D modeling
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
617160
Title code
8298A
Civil service title
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (NO
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
GIS Analyst
Posted until
2024-01-12
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
2 Metro Tech
- Category: Technology, Data & Innovation
Salary : $58,700