Full Time IT Senior GIS Analyst

Full Time IT Senior GIS Analyst

Salary

$65,311.00 - $101,579.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 300 West Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00152

Department

Information Technology

Division

GIS & Business Solutions

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Questions

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the IT GIS Manager, the Senior GIS Analyst performs a wide variety of advanced business process, analysis and coordination functions to implement and maintain the integration and functionality of an enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS).

Essential Job Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion.

• Designs, develops and administers the Citys Intranet/Internet GIS mapping and data publishing applications (ESRI Platform or custom applications).
• Provides high quality, detailed consultation, technical support and troubleshooting for key City GIS-related applications.
• Trains and supports City staff in the use and applications of GIS software and associated information, including a wide range of technical and non-technical employees using the GIS to perform analysis, compile reports and create presentation quality maps.
• Designs and administers multiple GIS spatial databases (enterprise geodatabases) using ESRI/SDE, SQL Server, ArcGIS Server/Portal and other online data management tools.
• Develops and updates data models, scripts, interfaces and programs in support of importing/exporting and manipulation of GIS data between various software systems and/or business applications.
• Designs and develops GIS and related application procedures and programs as required
• Acts as project lead for implementing business and analytical support to business system integration with the GIS systems.
• Coordinates and provides support for special mapping and data analysis projects and services for other City departments, outside agencies, and consultants.
• May participate in the development of GIS mapping, presentation and data collection standards as a technical and business resource to ensure uniformity and compatibility in the city GIS mapping system.
• All other duties as assigned by the GIS manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in GIS, geography, cartography or related field
• Experience:Four (4) years of progressively responsible GIS experience in a complex enterprise setting, with at least two (2) years at the analyst level
• Licenses: Valid Drivers License required
• Certifications Required: GIS Professional (GISP) preferred

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you be able to pass a CJIS compliant background check and obtain appropriate CJIS clearance?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of progressively responsible GIS experience do you have in a complex enterprise environment?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

How many years of experience do you have working specifically at the GIS Analyst level or higher?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• More than 4 years

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Prairie

Address 300 W. Main Street

Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050

Phone 972-237-8192

Website http://www.gptx.org