Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay band G

Annual Salary Range $132,605.65 (Minimum) - $172,387.34 (Maximum)

The negotiable salary offer will be between $ 132,605.65 - $152,496.50 /annually commensurate with experience and education.

Reports To

C. Frost

Current Assignment

BART’s Enterprise Geographic Information Systems division develops a wide variety of world-class transit web applications designed to meet various transit safety and security needs. The division has won two Environmental Science Research Institute Special Achievement Awards for their applications.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) Principal GIS Analyst with a balanced focus on web aspects of GIS technology, enterprise GIS management, asset management, GIS scripting, and collaboration with other teams within BART. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain, debug, and develop enhancements for our existing custom-built web mapping solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong data analysis skills, expert-level GIS and coding experience and will thrive in an innovative, agile, and challenging atmosphere.

The Principal Enterprise Geographic Information Systems Analyst position encourages innovation and training within an exciting and dynamic environment.

Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

Examples of Duties

Provides analysis and statistical data and maps to support District projects; responds to requests for EGIS data; audits and approves data from BART and external data providers; provide QA/QC for all incoming geospatial data.
Provides technical expertise for difficult types of map related software and hardware, including setting up ArcGIS Servers, File Geodatabases, Oracle client and ArcSDE Enterprise database connections, AutoDesk Suites; develops and maintains EGIS website and hardware requirements.
Drafts Security Sensitive Information (SSI) in GIS; maintains Security Sensitive Information (SSI) Datasets in GIS; develops GIS related Facility Standards; provides general maintenance for the District’s Enterprise Geographic Information System.
Manages projects, budgets and personnel; assists with negotiations of professional service agreements; supervises contractors, interns, and professional service contracts; provides research for management decision, encounters and identifies risks for management decisions.
Actively participates in Department Working and Technical Groups.
Provides Tier 1 Technical Support for BART employees using ArcGIS Software.
Inputs and analyzes GIS data under the direction of the Manager of Information Systems – GIS.
Assists in the design, integrity, and security of GIS system architecture, data model development, and maintenance procedures to support highly accessible base maps, layers targeted for individual departments and agencies, and procedures for data publication to many departments; ensures GIS application performance and functionality.
Assists in developing training and implementation techniques for end users. Creates written GIS processes for other GIS staff and end users.
Provides support to BART Office of the CIO Enterprise Projects and Knowledge Management Strategies and implements programs; participates in professional meetings at BART regarding District EGIS applications; coordinates IT activities to support the Office of the CIOl attends professional meetings and conferences.
Prepare clear, concise written reports and correspondence relative to GIS activities.
Provide any and all other job functions as directed by the Manager of Information Systems - GIS.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable GIS analyst experience.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a Land Survey in Training Certificate (LSIT) or Professional Land Surveyor Certificate (PLS) is preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge of:

Modern Field Survey Techniques and Procedures.
Stationary & Mobile LiDAR Best Management Practices.
ArcGIS Desktop 10x (ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, ArcGlobe, ArcScene, ArcReader).
ArcGIS Desktop 10x Extensions (Spatial, 3D, Network, Geostatistical, Maplex, Publisher, Schematics).
ArcGIS Server 10x.
ArcGIS Server 10x Extensions (Spatial, 3D, Network, Geostatistical, Image).
ArcPad 10x.
ArcGIS Explorer Online/Desktop.
ArcGIS Online for Organizations.
ArcSDE w/ Oracle.
AutoDesk 2012/13.
Topcon Field Tools.
Survey Pro.
Aerial LiDAR & Photogrammetry Best Management Practices.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the candidate will demonstrate skills, experience and knowledge of the following:

ESRI ArcGIS Software Suite
AutoDesk Software Suite
File Geodatabse & Oracle ArSDE Enterprise Database
Survey & Drafting Best Management Practices
Geospatial Error Analysis & Mitigation
The preparation of clear & concise letters, memorandums and compiling quantitative and qualitative reports.
Personal & project organization & planning to effectively set and meet goals/deadlines

Skill In

Operation of Robotic Total Station.
Operation of Phase Based Stationary Laser Scanner.
Operation of RTK GPS Equipment.
Operation of GPS Equipment using ArcPad.
Ability to register LiDAR Point Cloud Data with Survey Control.
Contract Document Technical Review.
Geospatial Error Analysis.
Survey Process Review.
Survey Control Best Management Practices.
Converting Disparate Data Files to ESRI File Geodatabase Format in an Oracle ArcSDE Enviornment.
ESRI 10x Desktop/Mobile/Server Products.
GPS Field Data Collection.
Preparation of clear and concise letters, memorandums and compiling quantitative and qualitative reports.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex GIS tasks using the latest industry tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

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