Public Policy Studies @ DePaul University 2352 North Clifton Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 325-7715

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

GIS DATABASE ANALYST

Job Title: GIS DATABASE ANALYST

Job Category: DATA PROCESSING / INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Job ID:
C0624-0001-2000

Minimum Job Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Geography, Urban Planning, Liberal Arts or a related field supplemented by three years of experience working with GIS data sets, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Minimum Salary: $67,656

Duties: Under direction, uses GIS and other database technology to analyze and assess various data sets for accuracy, completeness and usability in the City?s GIS system; manipulates GIS and departmental databases to generate tabular and cartographic output; develops procedures for converting data into GIS format; assists departments in converting, building and maintaining graphic and non-graphic databases for GIS applications; documents the analysis of data sets for future reference, using various software applications and diagraming tools; develops and maintains standards for GIS databases in order to ensure the integrity and agreement between GIS data sets; develops protocols for integration and extraction of GIS database; resolves issues related to conflicting data by restructuring or developing new data sets; trouble shoots problems related to GIS database operations, encountered by users; verifies compliance of data sets with the City?s GIS systems requirements. Performs related duties as required.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of candidates who pass this examination will be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the City of Chicago, it is merely a statement of eligibility.

Notes:USE OUR NEW ON-LINE SYSTEM AT www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks For your convenience, you can also apply on-line at any branch of the Chicago Public Library, any Mayor’s Workforce Center or Harold Washington Library. (For Library and Workforce Center locations, call 311.)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Your degree must be from an accredited college or university. Your transcript must indicate your degree type and the date your degree was conferred. A foreign degree must be accompanied by an approved credential evaluation stating a U.S. educational equivalency.

To meet the minimum qualifications, your education, experience and supervisory experience must be directly related to the title(s) for which you are applying.

Special Instructions: Transcripts with proof of degree and resume must be submitted at the time of application.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

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