31 Mar
Geographical Information Systems Program Analyst (GIS Analyst)
California, Richmond , 94806 Richmond USA

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Do you have a strong geographic information system and data management background? Are you looking for a rewarding career with great pay and benefits, and the chance to give back to your community? If so, you may be the GIS Analyst we are looking for!West County Wastewater is seeking to find an exceptional GIS Analyst to become part of a dynamic team. The selected GIS Analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining WCW’s GIS geodatabase using ArcGIS, developing GIS master plan and the roadmap to achieve master plan goals, developing and maintaining integrations to all software applications for asset management and capital projects that utilize or connect to WCW’s GIS database, creating and supporting GIS data collection applications, analyzing problems and making appropriate recommendations as it pertains to GIS, publishing GIS resources and many other related GIS tasks. The GIS Analyst will support WCW with all GIS needs as well as any public requests received for GIS data or resources.During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this position will work remotely, with occasional need to visit WCW's offices and facilities.

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be an experienced GIS analyst preferably with wastewater utilities experience. Experienced in building and managing an ArcGIS geodatabase system and keeping it current, complete and accurate. Experienced in master planning and integrating the ArcGIS geodatabase system with other asset management programs/systems such as CCTV progress, sewer cleaning & asset maintenance, capital projects. A strong team player and communicator who can provide excellent GIS mapping and analytical support services to internal and external customers.

Competencies Required:
  • Technology: Strong technical capabilities in multiple GIS areas such as spatial analysis, data acquisition, management, display/visualization, spatial statistics, remote sensing, raster analysis, and image classification. Motivated to gain and develop new technical skills.
  • Team Work & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
  • Leadership: Leads by examples; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
  • Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
  • Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
  • Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions or problems that achieve the desired outcome.
  • Vision/Strategic Thinking: Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s visions and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.
  • Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly both orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.

ABOUT WEST COUNTY WASTEWATERWest County Wastewater (WCW) is an award-winning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. Both WCW headquarters and the treatment plant are located in Richmond, CA, several miles from one another. The WCW customer base of approximately 100,000 residents is within a service area that incorporates 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial/industrial businesses within the cities of Richmond (northern subdivisions & north Richmond, San Pablo and designated sections of Pinole). It also serves the communities of El Sobrante, East Richmond Heights and the surrounding unincorporated areas. WCW operates a 12.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant and maintains 249 miles of sanitary sewer collection lines, 17 lift stations and six miles of pressure force mains. WCW’s Strategic Plan was updated in 2020 and continues to serve as the road map for upgrading and maintaining infrastructure and operations moving forward.

Our Mission and Values: Protect public health through safe, responsible wastewater collection and treatment, recovering the water for reuse and promoting environmental stewardship for our community.
  • Service- Delivering value with humility, agility and reliability
  • Trust- Starts with truth and ends with truth
  • Collaboration- More than the sum of our parts
  • Leadership- Be an example that inspires others
  • Accountability- If it is to be, it’s up to me
  • Sustainability- Securing what we have for what will be
To learn more about joining WCW, click here: West County Wastewater Read the complete job description here: Geographical Information Systems Program Analyst

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed) will be considered. A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:

Experience: Seven years of full-time paid technical and/or professional experience operating, maintaining, and implementing automated mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Cartography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other fields closely related to the study of Geographic Information Systems and four (4) years of additional qualifying experience as noted above.

License OR Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license OR possession of the ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed. Technical certification in GIS, such as GISP (Certified GIS Professional), is desirable but not required.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wcwd. The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all the following: oral interview and performance or written exercise.WCW will evaluate each applicant's qualifications based solely on the information provided on the application. Failure to fully complete the application may eliminate you from consideration for the position. You may attach a resume, but it is not a substitute for completing the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.Supplemental questions are an integral part of the application and examination process. Please answer them as fully as completely as you can. "See Resume" or "same as above" will not be considered responsive answers.

Online Skills Assessment: Candidates invited to take the online skills assessment will need access to a computer and internet.

Tentatively scheduled May 6, 2021.

Oral Interview: Conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board who will evaluate candidates in job-related areas.

Tentatively scheduled May 13, 2021. Notification and correspondence will be sent via e-mail only. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct e-mail address is provided and that correspondences are being received. Some e-mail accounts recognize these e-mails in the spam/junk folders. Please check your e-mail spam/junk folders or allow e-mail correspondences from e-mails ending in neogov.com.After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be required to undergo all applicable post-offer medical, drug, and physical examinations prior to appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All West County Wastewater employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the WCW requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of West County Wastewater to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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