GIS/Business Intelligence Developer Analyst

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:
•    Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
•    Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
•    Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
•    Benefits - We care about your well-being.
 

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

The GIS/Business Intelligence Developer Analyst is responsible for the creation, analysis, and maintenance of various spatial datasets, tabular datasets, and applications using the ArcGIS suite of desktop products, Python scripting, and Oracle SQL Developer. 
The GIS/Business Intelligence Developer Analyst will publish web maps, model workflows, generate and analyze statistics from the department’s relational database of permit, licensing and code enforcement records. The Business Intelligence/GIS Developer Analyst will also execute Oracle SQL database queries and construct views and joins to support analytical tasks and reports. 
The successful candidate can look forward to assisting the Licenses & Inspections GIS/Business Intelligence Developer Analyst Manager and Supervisor in developing mapping, dashboards, and other business intelligence related applications for field work by the department.   The candidate will also train staff in the use of these applications.

Essential Functions
•    Develop, edit, and maintain geospatial datasets and databases.
•    Complete technical documentation of such datasets and processes.
•    Analyze permit, licensing and code enforcement data for reports, dashboards, and presentations.
•    Write SQL queries and construct views which support analysis and reporting.
•    Prepare and execute workflows, ETL, and geoprocessing tools using Python.
•    Support the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) of data for ArcGIS Online dashboard(s), open-source Metabase Dashboards (or similar applications) to be used for reporting and statistics.
•    Create and prepare miscellaneous maps and reports on an ad hoc basis for executive staff, sometimes with quick turnaround times.
•    Prepare and deliver presentations and/or training sessions on GIS and related technology, tools or procedures for departmental and City staff.
•    Participate in meetings and events within the department and citywide GIS community.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•    Proficiency using Esri ArcGIS 10 software suite and ArcGIS Pro for editing, data creation, analysis and map production.
•    Proficiency authoring Arcpy, Pandas, and related Python modules for geoprocessing and automation of routines.
•    Proficiency writing complex queries and joining and appending tables in Oracle SQL.
•    Familiarity with ArcGIS Online map publishing and tools including, but not limited to, Web App Builder, Survey 123, and Esri Dashboards.
•    Familiarity with mobile mapping tools including Esri’s Field Maps.
•    Experience with data visualization and graphics tools for the creation of dashboards.
•    Ability to communicate technical processes and issues with business staff and management.
•    Ability to create and maintain good working relationships and collaborations while being able to work independently and take initiative. 
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Proficient in project planning and time management.

The following skills are beneficial, but not required:
•    Experience with data visualization and graphics tools for the creation of professional presentation and education materials.
•    Experience working in Git and Github.
•    Experience with non-Esri software to generate online and hardcopy map and data products.
•    Experience with Jupyter Notebooks.
•    Experience with municipal land records: tax assessment records; permit and licensing records; land use; etc.
•    Experience with front-end application development and computer science fundamentals.
•    Experience providing training, presentations or seminars.

Qualifications

•    Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university which has included major course work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Urban Planning, Public Health, Natural Resources (analytical focus), Statistics, Information Science, Computer Science, or Civil Engineering.
•    4 years of relevant working experience may be considered in lieu of no college degree

Additional Information

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
•    Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
•    Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
•    Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.