Job Description
PROVISIONAL VACANCY
Senior GIS Analyst (HELP Program) (Planning Department) Pending classification by New York State Civil Service, the Planner title will be deemed non-competitive under the HELP Program, meaning a civil service examination will not be required. More information will be provided at the time of interviews. SALARY:
$63,933 (probationary salary for 6 months), on to a range of $64,283 - $71,546 (2026 Compensation Plan, CSEA, Grade 23). This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VACANCY
Accepting applications until the position is filled. HOW TO APPLY
Go to: mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps and click on the APPLY button across from the title of "Senior GIS Analyst (HELP Program) - Vacancy" listed under Current Vacancies. The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development is excited to post an opportunity to join an excellent planning team with an immediate opening for a Senior GIS Analyst. We are a multi-disciplined, progressive Planning & Economic Development Office with a staff of five, including a Director, three professional planners, as well as a Senior GIS Analyst position, committed to assisting the 23 Towns and 9 Villages within the County, improving the quality of life in our communities and protecting our natural resources. The open Senior GIS Analyst position is a unique position within the department focused on providing GIS services within the department for land use, community and economic development projects, and GIS services to partner departments and agencies. Although GIS services cover a broad range of planning applications, there is also an opportunity to apply GIS-based modeling and analysis to ongoing environmental and resource protection planning initiatives. The Planning Department's broad scope of work provides room for career growth in municipal and land use planning, environmental resource protection planning, and community and economic development. The Senior GIS Analyst will have an opportunity to work with staff and partners implementing the EPA Nine-Element Plan for the Owasco Lake Watershed, to provide GIS support for town and village comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and open space plans, countywide plans, contribute mapping and analysis services in support of recreation and farmland protection plans and economic development activities. The Department is currently transitioning our GIS software from ArcMap to ArcPro therefore we are seeking candidates for this position with extensive experience using ArcPro software. The department provides an open and collaborative work environment with a flexible hybrid remote-work policy in place. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of committed professionals engaged in a broad range of County-wide planning, environmental resource protection and economic development activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either: (A)Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus one year of experience in a planning or engineering field working with data and information analysis, which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field; OR (B)Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus two years of experience as described in (A) above, one year of which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field; OR (C)Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered college or university with an associate's degree in Geography, Municipal, Community or Regional Planning, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, plus four years of experience as described in (A) above, one year of which shall have involved working with Geographic Information Systems and demographic analysis, or related field; OR (D)An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class prepares and develops geographic information system applications such as computer mapping, database development programming and support systems to use on the central GIS database. Incumbent is responsible for assignments relating to development and maintenance of the County Planning Department GIS Platform. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment, as the position is responsible for acting in a lead capacity in the coordination and implementation of project initiatives. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. Does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of current methods for digital data handling; Good knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data; Good knowledge of current GIS software; Good knowledge of current trends, problems and literature in the field; Good knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and methods; Good knowledge of data base management; Good knowledge of physical and natural resource factors involved in development processes; Ability to process data and develop logical output products graphically displaying statistical and geographical data; Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions; Ability to get along with others; Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines; Ability to use Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software to acquire GIS data; Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in analyzing complex problems related to environmental issues or procedures; Ability to understand and organize information and materials and prepare reports and correspondence related to technical environmental planning activities; Ability to write effectively and deliver oral presentations. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative Only) Using GIS software, assists in the preparation of a variety of graphic materials such as thematic maps, statistical data, plans, charts, records and reports, including the preparation of maps and materials in support of projects related to industrial development, natural resources, comprehensive planning, physical and natural features, land use, agriculture, community facilities, infrastructure, emergency services, public health and tax parcel data; Performs data entry of geographic related material and maintains department inventory of digital map files, digital base coverage information, associated database attribute files and GIS program files; Participates in special projects and planning efforts relating to environmental and economic development issues; Prepares and conducts environmental analyses for significant County projects; Operates the Planning Department GIS Platform including programming, data base management, base map creation and maintenance, map production and application development; Develops, using GIS software, appropriate map production protocols, including metadata requirements, and supervises the preparation of various graphic materials prepared in support of any projects; Works interactively with planning department personnel and other agency personnel in development and implementation of the County-wide Geographic Information System, works with the same to facilitate data transfer, reliability and availability, oversees the daily activities of any Planning staff or interns working on GIS related projects on behalf of the Planning Department; Prepares reports, documents technical, administrative and informational activities, participates in or may have a lead role in presentations made to public officials, technical committees and other general public to provide and elicit information; Prepares maps for public information, serves as contact person for the public on questions related to the Planning Department map library or GIS capability; Assists in coordinating the County's GIS computer system with County departments, local governments, public utilities and private business; Creates, maintains and updates computer data files as needed; Collects and maintains information and prepares customized reports on population, housing, economic indicators, land use and other data; Collects and analyzes data by different geographic areas. Z:
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Senior GIS Analyst (HELP Program)-Provisional Posted 05/28/2026 Res # 202-26 Cayuga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
