GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

Salary

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Location

Stafford County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04085

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Starting Salary

$30.96/hour to $42.57/hour based on experience

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Job Description

Performs basic to intermediate professional and technical work involving the development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Does related work as required. Work is performed under direct supervision.

There are three levels for this position, following is the hiring ranges based on experience:

GIS Analyst I: $30.96/hour to $42.57/hour

GIS Analyst II: $33.13/hour to $45.56/hour

GIS Analyst III: $37.94/hour to $52.17/hour

The full salary range for all three levels to provide opportunity for growth and development:

GIS Analyst I: $30.96/hour to $54.18/hour

GIS Analyst II: $33.13/hour to $57.98/hour

GIS Analyst III: $37.94/hour to $66.40/hour

Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements solutions to problems involving geographic data and products;
• Performs quality control measures on geographic data;
• Researches and resolves conflicting data problems;
• Performs routine daily work, including creation and maintenance of geographic data sets, research, and mapping;
• Provides GIS products, such as map services and feature data updates, to support County activities;
• Works closely with GIS departmental staff and other departments;
• Assists field and other office staff with GIS applications, maps, and data needs;
• Prepares technical studies and reports;
• Prepares and maintains files and records;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of geocoding, land records or parcel maintenance, street network maintenance, data conversion, cartography, projections, and datums;
• General knowledge of coordinate systems, surveying, database management, statistical data analysis, and vector and raster geographic data;
• General knowledge of computer software and hardware installation, Visual Basic or VBA;
• Knowledge of ArcGIS 10X Desktop Experience and extensions, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise;
• Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe;
• Ability to analyze, prepare, and present technical information;
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective work relationship with associates, government officials, and the general public.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Geographical Information Systems, Surveying, Planning, Land Records, Civil Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and at least two (2) years of working experience with GIS products.

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Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

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Do you have professional experience working with the Esri ArcGIS suite (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or Enterprise)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a degree (or equivalent certification) in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a closely related field?

03

This is an in-office position: Do you have reliable transportation to travel to the office location?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Stafford County

Address P.O. Box 339

Stafford, Virginia, 22555-0339

Phone (540) 658-5147

Website http://staffordcountyva.gov