NCTCOG Information Analyst II

Information Analyst II

Tracking Code

322-153

Job Description

Since 1991, North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional 9-1-1 Program has served as the planning and implementation organization for 9-1-1 services on behalf of their local governments. While the technology has changed rapidly over the years, today the North Central Texas region boasts some of the most advanced technology in the 9-1-1 industry and continues to stay on the cutting edge. An integral part of the region’s advanced technological deployments has included several comprehensive Geographical Information Systems (GIS) solutions. As NCTCOG coordinates 9-1-1 GIS for 13 counties within the region, the team’s charter is to assist these counties and their municipalities in administering and developing valuable 9-1-1 GIS data.

The NCTCOG 9-1-1 Program is seeking a GIS Analyst II to work within a highly innovative GIS team focused on Public Safety. The position will require coalescing of spatial data, maintenance, and detailed QA/QC on the Enterprise level Public Safety GIS dataset. The position will also require a close working relationship with other GIS team members and reporting to the GIS Supervisor. Do you have strong technical and GIS skills? Are you considered innovative? Do you have a strong sense of teamwork and integrity? If so, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Required Skills

• Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job functions
• Advanced knowledge of ESRI GIS software products including web-based technologyStrong verbal and written communication skills
•  Broad knowledge of relational databases and query language
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish collaboration
• Ability to work well under pressure, in time-sensitive situations, and meet deliverables
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Required Experience

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum of three years of related GIS experience is required.  5 years is preferred.
• ENP and GISP certifications desired

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Location

Arlington, Texas, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular