GIS Analyst II or III

The TxDOT Fort Worth District is seeking a GIS Analyst II or III to support the District Maintenance Office. This position performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration, and analysis. Responsibilities also include producing maps and graphics and extracting, analyzing, and reporting data. The role provides technical assistance and support for transportation related activities or projects. 

This posting is for one (1) GIS Analyst II or III, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.  The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
 

GIS Analyst II:

Performs complex geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation related activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

GIS Analyst III:

Performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics,
and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation activities or projects.
Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet
set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

GIS Analyst II:

• Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.

• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and
  databases.
• Assists in the creation of custom tools and applications using Python, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, SQL and/or other coding
  languages.
• Collects global positioning system (GPS) data and converts GPS data into GIS datasets.

• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.

Additional duties for a GIS Analyst III:

• Administers SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, GitHub, and other accounts.
• Assists with administering SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, GitHub, and other accounts.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.
• Conducts mapping research to ensure accurate use of data and resolve conflicting information.

• Develops and maintains links between attributes and other databases.

• Uses linear referencing to update and maintain the roadway network and attributes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

GIS Analyst II:

Experience: 1 year using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

GIS Analyst III:

Experience: 2 years using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

GIS Analyst II and III:

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

GIS Analyst II:

• Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software
  applications
• Coordinate systems and map projections
• GIS data collection
• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals
• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

Additional competencies for a GIS Analyst III:

• GIS data collection

• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures

• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals

• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

• Required to work weekends and holidays

• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5 

• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. [May Call Status] 

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information