The City and County of San Francisco's Department of Technology (DT) is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst Engineer to join the SFGIS Program and be the primary analyst specialist assisting the Public Safety Wiring group with their fiber network asset mapping effort. The GIS Analyst Engineer will also play a critical role in supporting other city departments by providing expertise and technical support, including the Sheriff's Department. Primary responsibilities include mapping the City's extensive fiber network using ArcFM and ArcGIS software, as well as assisting the Sheriff's Department and other city departments with GIS-related projects and needs. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency in ArcGIS and ArcFM, along with a proven ability to collaborate across teams and departments. This role will involve working on both routine and complex mapping tasks, including maintaining up-to-date and accurate maps of critical infrastructure, providing geospatial analysis, and offering GIS solutions to enhance the operational efficiency of public safety and other City departments.
Position Responsibilities
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Analyze, visualize, and provide primary assistance to DT's the Public Safety Wiring group by mapping and maintaining the City's fiber network infrastructure using ArcFM and ArcGIS software.
• Serve as liaison to the Public Safety Wiring group, offering expertise in geospatial analysis, map creation, and data visualization.
• Assist in maintaining all maps and data produced within the ArcFM framework, keeping information current, accurate, and aligned with citywide GIS standards.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of new GIS projects and initiatives to improve operational workflows and decision-making for DT’s Public Safety Wiring group.
• Conduct spatial analysis and data management, including importing, editing, and updating GIS data to support City infrastructure and public safety objectives.
• Train and assist city personnel in the effective use of GIS tools and technologies as needed.
Appointment Type
Permanent Exempt (PEX), Full Time position. Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is up to thirty-six (36) months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring. Project-based positions cannot be ongoing or exceed 36 months.
Work Location Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, (1 S Van Ness, Ave San Francisco, CA 94103). However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City of San Francisco as necessary.
Nature of Work This is a hybrid role requiring on-site work at our San Francisco office. Occasional travel within San Francisco may be required.
