GIS Applications Developer I/II/III - Economic Development

Description Who We Are Orlando, The City Beautiful For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit.
Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business.
List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America.
We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident.
Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life.
Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK: Performs professional, technical, and analytical work in the development of geographic information system (GIS) processes and products, serving as the primary GIS resource for the city’s Economic Development department.
An employee in this position provides project management, meets with clients to understand needs, establishes specifications, researches methods, develops and implements the appropriate GIS solutions.
Work requires independent judgement and ability to work both alone or as a member of a team.
Work is reviewed through conferences on applications, operational problems, technical support ability and client feedback.
Develops and maintains base maps and performs associated mapping functions using geographic information system (GIS) software and databases; analyzes and edits geographic data; performs GIS computerized mapping functions; and provides technical services and support.
Supports a wide array of GIS data analyses, mapping, and the related collection, reduction, creation, and manipulation of web-based applications and data.
Applies working knowledge of geographic principles, cartography, geoprocessing and spatial analysis, database management and GIS software technology.
Starting Salary: GIS Applications Developer I: $27.
46 to $35.
01 per hour, depending on qualifications.
GIS Applications Developer II: $28.
06 to $37.
18 per hour, depending on qualifications.
GIS Applications Developer III: $30.
59 to $40.
53 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Examples of Duties Creation and maintenance of geospatial information referenced by City staff and the public through published applications.
Information sources may include ordinances, staff reports, board decisions, policy changes, or other inputs.
Illustrate possible changes to existing City composition through creation of new database products derived from the conceptual data of proposed development or code amendments.
Compare current statutory/code, spatial/non-spatial requirements against proposed spatial/non-spatial amendments.
Utilize publishing software to manipulate, create, and produce digital photos illustrating planning requirements.
Create Web Map Apps/Feature Class for editing GIS data and Viewing stats.
Introduce additional content and features for user community based on feedback.
Maintain or create geographic layers to be used by integrated applications through scheduled batch processes.
Understand work flows and schema design/layout for export and reporting.
Minimum Requirements GIS Applications Developer I: Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or related field plus one year experience working with a Geographic Information System in planning, public safety, Information Technology or public works, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must have good verbal and writing skills.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting a wide variety documents, such as ordinances, subdivision maps, site plans, legal descriptions and plats is desirable.
Experience maintaining computerized land records is a plus.
Criminal background check required.
GIS Applications Developer II: Same as GIS Applications Developer I.
plus three years of experience working with a Geographic Information System in planning, public safety, Information Technology or public works required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must have good verbal and writing skills.
Experience writing SQL scripts and developing ArcGIS Online web applications required.
Must be able to function as a lead or sole developer for small and medium scale projects.
GIS Applications Developer III: Same as GIS Applications Developer II, plus five years of experience working with a Geographic Information System in planning, public safety, Information Technology or public works, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must have good verbal and writing skills.
Experience creating data automation scripts & data models and be able to administer an ArcSDE environment required.
Must be able to lead a development team for large scale projects.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.
Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.
If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.
gov or 407.
246.
2062.
Supplemental Information City of Orlando Benefits If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree