GIS Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled GIS Analyst to join our team at the City of West Fargo, ND. The successful candidate will assist in creating, maintaining, and analyzing data in our relational database management system.

• Interpret plat maps, legal descriptions, surveys, and other official sources to update and apply corrections to our GIS databases.
• Assure the integrity, security, and effective performance of our GIS Program database(s).
• Generate ad-hoc and custom maps, disaster assessment reports, and maps for FEMA as requested by City departmental staff and the general public.
• Assist in City-wide training to further the knowledge base of spatial information and appropriate outputs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on GIS, analyzing problems and recommending solutions to meet standards and guidelines.
• Maintain City-wide datasets, compile geographic data from various sources, and update databases.

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional GIS experience.
• Knowledge of the principles of cartography, ArcGIS Pro software, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience in database management, including editing and analysis techniques.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage project timelines.

• Experience within local government or similar agency.
• Skills in Microsoft SQL Server or ArcGIS resources such as Enterprise, Experience Builder, Survey 123, Parcel Fabric, Field Maps, Insights, Dashboards, and Hub.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Arcade.

• Defined Contribution Plan or NDPERS Pension if eligible.
• High Deductible Health Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with City Contribution Match.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Vacation Accruals.
• Sick Accruals.
• Personal Days.