SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Job Description:

SENIOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to join the GIS Management Office (GISMO). This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled team to support and enhance the County’s enterprise GIS environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining GIS infrastructure, leading and mentoring team members; and developing high-quality GIS maps, data, and applications for both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position also serves as a key liaison with County departments and outside agencies, ensuring effective communication and coordination on geospatial initiatives. Proficiency in creating and modifying Python scripts to automate workflows and support GIS operations is essential.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or Geographic Studies or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in developing and implementing automated geographic information systems. Professional level experience, which has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Specified positions may require working out of doors in all weather conditions.

Licenses and Certifications: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides day-to-day supervision, training and work review to a work unit; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
  
• Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required.
  
• Plans, coordinates, develops and modifies complex systems to create a comprehensive geographic information system for County departments and various local agencies, including cadastral drafting for assessment purposes and survey data for multiple public work processes.
  
• Confers with and acts as the County liaison with departmental or outside agency management and staff to determine current automated or manual systems, define needs, coordinate system integration and define required output and user documentation.
  
• Plans and sequences processing steps for database creation, development, application, display and implementation and document production; performs complex system modeling activities to ensure appropriate program development and system coordination and application utility; develops and designs complex analytical programs.
  
• Develops systems and applications documentation, user-training materials and quality control procedures; prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials.
  
• Plans and conducts a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS system; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and prepares technical reports.
  
• Makes presentations to representatives of other agencies regarding the GIS system; explains system hardware and software and ensures that applications, such as those for the emergency response system, are appropriate.
  
• Monitors developments in the field of geographic system usage, determines their potential effect upon the County system recommends procedural and equipment changes to ensure system updating.
  
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  
• Attends training meetings and upgrades knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented.
  
• May provide input into the departmental budget regarding GIS equipment, training, personnel, etc.
  
• Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation to attend meetings at various departments and agencies.
  
• May drive a motor vehicle in order to validate road conditions.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$38.23 - $56.51 Hourly