GIS Analyst

About Longview: Longview, Washington is located in Southwest Washington along the scenic Columbia River Basin 50 miles north of Portland, Oregon and 145 miles south of Seattle. Longview is a comfortable and affordable community with close proximity to larger city amenities as well as abundant outdoor recreational activities in the Cascade Mountains, Pacific beaches, and numerous rivers and lakes.

The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that is predominantly employer paid for full family coverage, which includes medical or VEBA account, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance. The City offers a generous paid leave program including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, and the ability to participate in a tax-deferred 457 retirement savings plan, Washington State PERS, short term disability, Flex 125 spending account, and supplemental life.To Apply: Complete the City's on-line application process with a thorough list of education, training and experience; attach a cover letter and resume. Additional attachments are welcome, but not required.

*This position is open until filled with a first review of applications occurring on May 14, 2025.

**The final candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Position Information: Under general direction the GIS Analyst performs advanced professional-level geographic information systems (GIS) duties including the design, implementation, and maintenance of GIS applications, data layers, and infrastructure. Coordinates mapping services, supports multiple departments, oversees GIS-related projects, and ensures data integrity, system security, and compliance with city and legal standards.

Essential Job Duties

Designs, develops, and maintains GIS applications, data layers, and tools for internal and public use across paper, digital, and web platforms.

Coordinates and performs GIS data collection, conversion, editing, quality assurance, and cartographic output.

Manages and secures user access, system privileges, and data confidentiality for the City’s GIS environment.

Provides technical support, training, and documentation for GIS and GPS tools to City staff and external stakeholders.

Analyzes departmental needs, recommends GIS solutions, and collaborates with stakeholders on integration of GIS with City operations.

Administers GIS-related contracts and leads GIS projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.

Participates in long-term strategic planning, system upgrades, and emerging technology reviews to enhance GIS capabilities.

Represents the City in interagency meetings and supports public records responses related to GIS data.

Develops, documents, and improves operational processes, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and data standards.

Provides budget input for GIS-related software, hardware, and services.

Performs other duties, of a similar nature, as assigned by the IT Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience – Candidates must meet one of the following two qualification paths:

Path 1:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a closely related field; AND a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience performing duties similar to those of a GIS Analyst.

Path 2:

Possession of a specialized technical GIS certificate from an accredited college or university; OR certification as a GIS Professional (GISP); AND a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience performing duties similar to those of a GIS Analyst.

Ideal Candidate Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Is proficient with Esri GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Experience with GPS equipment, geoprocessing scripting (e.g., Python/ArcPy), and cartographic design principles.

Knowledge and understanding of GIS data standards, public sector GIS practices, and principles of project management.

Can demonstrate the ability to provide technical support, training, and documentation in a professional environment.

Preferred: certification such as GISP or Esri technical certification (e.g., ArcGIS Desktop Associate or Professional).