This position supervises a team of GIS Analysts that utilize spatially enabled applications, geodatabase management systems, and business intelligence applications to design, develop, and maintain geospatial solutions for department operations, support, and strategic planning. Collaborates with authoritative data sources to improve data quality and data integrity throughout all downstream data pipelines. Reports data discrepancies to authoritative data sources so that data issues can be diagnosed and resolved. Ensures department authoritative GIS data are updated to reflect evolving county development and operational requirements. Plans, evaluates, and implements geoprocessing workflows (using Python and/or Model Builder) to automate and streamline geospatial analysis and data engineering tasks. Meets with customers to identify business needs and prescribe geospatial solutions using department’s available GIS technology. Develops and curates content using department’s GIS technology, enabling department users to access apps, web maps, and dashboards displaying relevant geospatial insights. Organizes, prepares, and maintains documentation related to published GIS content, including geoprocessing workflows and geospatial analysis products. Participates in department data governance initiatives, serving as the subject matter expert for geospatial data management. Coordinates with Fairfax County GIS and Information Technology teams to ensure that Fire and Rescue Department needs are conveyed, and that department GIS data are in accordance with county standards or policies. Participates in evaluation of new technologies that may enhance department capabilities to produce greater value from geospatial insights or valuable business intelligence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related field;
plus, three years of experience in working with and developing systems utilizing GIS platforms such as ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop or Server software suite; or performing GIS modeling (e.g., relationship classes, topologies, 3-D, object, data) and spatial analysis (e.g., proximity analysis, image analysis, routing analysis). One of the three years of experience must have been in the capacity of a team or project lead in developing or implementing complex information systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Esri ArcGIS Server, Esri ArcGIS Portal, Esri ArcGIS Pro, Esri ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, Esri ArcGIS Spatiotemporal Big Data Store, Esri ArcGIS Online.
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Experience with relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
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Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar tools.
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Familiarity with Survey123 for ArcGIS, ArcGIS QuickCapture, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Insights, ArcGIS Pro Model Builder, Spatial Analyst Extension, Network Analyst Extension.
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Experience managing objects for relational databases and enterprise geodatabases.
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Considerable knowledge of writing scripts such as SQL, Python.
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Considerable knowledge of common data interfaces, such as REST APIs.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to report on project status effectively to non-technical audiences, including department leadership and field personnel.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and sanctions screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home(Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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