GIS Analyst #2309-5624-01

LCI seeks to accomplish this mission through:

• Enforcement of the city's housing code and public space requirements.
• Design and implementation of housing programs to support high quality, affordable, and energy efficient housing opportunities.
• Educating and increasing awareness on solutions for neighborhood concerns.
• Design and implementation of public improvements and programs to facilitate safer, healthier, and more attractive communities.

Learn more about The Livable City Initiative (LCI) HERE.

This is specialized professional work in the areas of research, geography, and analysis. This position’s primary responsibilities are directly related to the development of GIS for the purpose of analysis/research and to provide decision support mechanisms for planning and development. An additional function includes assistance in the design, implementation, automation, and maintenance of various computer databases as well as forming formal and informal partnerships with internal units and external agencies for the purpose of sharing information.

• Provide mapping and analysis for department related planning initiatives and programs.
• Perform analysis/research using GIS, such as tactical planning and analysis through cluster/hot spot identification, and long-term strategic planning and analysis.
• Identify evolving or existing problems and patterns.
• Research and develop statistical information using a variety of data which may include maps, charts and graphs utilizing a variety of GIS applications.
• Advise City personnel on options for using GIS as a component of research projects they are considering; provide GIS services to other departments/units.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend appropriate systems, forms, and procedures related to gathering and reporting a variety of requested information.
• Develop, implement, monitor and maintain GIS database layers; create, debug and modify programs to support analysis through GIS.
• Perform QA/QC activities.
• Work as a team member to identify tasks needing to be automated for analysts and other department personnel; assist in the automation of routine tasks related to GIS; develop and implement automation process; perform software quality assurance procedures; maintain active role in the evaluation process of newly developed products.
• Collate and organize pertinent data for analysis through review of reports, computer files and other sources of information.
• Coordinate the gathering and sharing of data with other agencies and other segments of the community.
• Assist with development and maintenance of maps and/or other data on the City’s web sites.
• Make presentations regarding the functionality/application of GIS.
• Work on enterprise-wide projects to integrate GIS with other department computer systems.
• Train other personnel in the use of GIS related software.
• Provide technical support for GIS applications.
• Perform related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geography, planning, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.

• Extensive academic and/or working experience, preferably in a metropolitan area, with one or more geographic system applications; experience using ArcView GIS software and extensions; familiarity with ArcInfo.
• Experience in data analysis, research methods and statistics; Ability to conduct complex statistical and analytical studies.
• Experience operating PC and/or mainframe computers and Internet resources.
• Experience in preparing maps, spreadsheets, graphs and reports for operational use.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies, the media, and the general public; Ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form on technical subjects and practical applications.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision.

This is a Special Fund, "Non-Tested" position. 

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 9.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.