Planner (GIS Analyst)

$59,652 - $111,979/Yr

City Of Richmond Va - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Planner (GIS Analyst) position at the City of Richmond focuses on providing professional planning services with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programming, mapping, and data management. The role involves creating mapping products, developing applications for field data collection, automating tasks, and maintaining GIS databases to support city planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and determine the best approach to the analysis, troubleshooting and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from internal and external customers for mapping and data products.
• Manage and maintain databases to ensure accuracy and functionality, updating existing GIS databases based on new information.
• Edit and update other forms of data and information as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and adoption of citywide, district, and community land use plans, as well as zoning ordinances and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, landscape architecture, geography, geographical information systems, or a related field.
• Three years of experience or an equivalent amount of graduate level training.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of GIS and cartography.
• Experience with electronic databases and related software applications such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Urban, and EnerGov.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program