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Classification Title: GIS Analyst

College/Division: College of Social Work

Department: COSW Institute for Families in Society

Advertised Salary Range: $51,586

Advertised Job Summary:

1. Assist in the front-end web development by managing and overseeing the daily maintenance of websites and other online features such as online mapping applications.
2. Work under general supervision to synthesize and translate instructional and business needs into creative visualizations and tools.
3. Assist in developing modern web applications using frameworks, web APIs, and design systems.
4. Create basic maps while expanding skill sets in data visualization design principles and best practices.
5. Stay abreast of emerging design features and new online visualizations.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and JavaScript;
• Demonstrable front-end web development skills;
• Demonstrable mapping and cartography skills;
• Experience with GIS, data analytics tools, and data visualization applications such as Tableau, Alteryx, ArcGIS, or ArcPro;
• Strong documentation and communication skills;
• Experience with GIS software and WebGIS.
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including accessibility, security, session management, and best development practices.
• Experience developing modern web applications using frameworks, web APIs, and design systems.
• Ability to manipulate code efficiently using an IDE or advanced text editor.
• Ability to work within version control systems.
• Ability to quickly learn new applications and concepts.
• Proficiency developing and updating technical documentation and training materials for client business stakeholders to serve as reference.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities & deliverables in a dead-line oriented environment.
• Ability to perform data investigation (e.g., data source identification, feasibility of joins, determine data reasonableness based on business insights).
• Ability to confer with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, and choose solutions.
• Organizational, problem solving, and analysis skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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