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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:- No.
Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) is seeking to hire a candidate that will utilize software to solve practical problems in support of the department’s Business Outreach Team ( BOT ), specifically with managing the Ordinance Compliance Database and ESRI Survey123 project. Using ESRI ArcPro and Survey123, and FME applications, the candidate will primarily maintain the database and automated workflows as well as providing on-going support, perform updates, and troubleshoot various components of the geodatabase and surveys involved. The candidate will also incorporate, develop, and validate future applications and features, including AGOL dashboards and web content. They will use Experience Builder to create and update the interface, dashboards and web content, if needed. General GIS mapping and design principles, automation (including FME ), creativity, and analytical skills will be used to produce unique and innovative GIS solutions for various ARR projects, both current and future.
Application: Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position, shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
Virtual Interviews: Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.
Skills Assessments: A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.
90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.
Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, “No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative’s employment.”
Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.
This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) Program. This is a federal program designed to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans upon meeting program requirements.
Military/Veteran: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs. Some nights and weekends may be required.
Job Close Date 03/25/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 1520 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX, 78754 Preferred Qualifications- Experience modifying geospatial applications and geodatabases using scripting programming languages such as Python and automation tools like FME .
- Experience with programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
- Experience implementing geospatial technology projects and making recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
- Experience with ESRI geospatial products and applications, specifically ArcPro, Survey123, AGOL , and Experience Builder.
- Ability to work self-sufficiently and lead projects while being able to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Designs, implements, and/or performs data management activities such as modifying elements and assigning privileges. Performs programming activities such as design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and modification of geospatial applications. Analyzes data from various sources to produce data sets, cartographic layouts, and reports in accordance with specifications and standards. Researches and interprets source records and documents. Performs business process analysis, develops alternatives, and makes recommendations. Responds to requests for information from internal and external customers. Assists with the creation, publication, implementation, and improvement of IT policies, governance, standards, and security. Installs new software releases and/or upgrades including researching, testing, and implementing new geospatial technology. Communicates and interfaces with members of the IT, vendor, and user communities.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of mapping, coordinate systems, projections, and scale.
- Knowledge of basic database design principles.
- Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
- Ability to implement geospatial technology projects.
- Ability to modify geospatial applications and databases using scripting programming languages and automation tools.
- Ability to read and interpret surveys, legal descriptions, cartography, engineering documents, construction plans, and aerial and orthophotography.
- Ability to read and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze automation needs and makes recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
- Ability to produce maps and other representations of geospatial data using geospatial software.
- Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
- Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
- Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
- Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
- Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
- Ability to view the big picture.
- Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
- Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The IT Geospatial Analyst Senior position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with programming/scripting principles, techniques, and documentation practices. Please indicate in your response which position on your application you gained this experience from and for how long. If you do not have this experience, please answer "N/A."
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience implementing geospatial technology projects and making recommendations for data, geospatial software, and/or hardware solutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with ESRI geospatial products and applications, specifically ArcPro, Survey123, AGOL, and Experience Builder.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.)- Employee Referral
- Online Advertising/Media
- ARR Job Fair
- Workforce Solutions Job Fair
- COA Website
- CDL Driving School
- Other
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