GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

Salary

$64,207.00 - $80,169.00 Annually

Location

285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

700-000-08-2026

Department

Planning & Zoning

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Why This Role is Valuable

At the City of Cedar Hill, our culture is rooted in service, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Guided by our core values of High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented, and Fun, we strive to create a workplace where employees make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a skilled and innovative GIS Analyst to support the Citys geographic information systems and advance data-driven decision making across the organization. The GIS Division is committed to bringing geospatial data capabilities to all customers by providing accurate data, analysis, applications, mapping exhibits, and other geographic solutions. If you are passionate about leveraging technology, spatial analysis, and creative problem-solving to support municipal operations and exceptional customer service, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of Cedar Hill.

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst is responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of GIS data as well as management of GIS platforms and other routine geospatial processing tasks that are assigned. Primary duties include capturing and editing spatial and attribute data, creating maps using ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online, and assisting with Enterprise GIS setup. The GIS Analyst will also perform a variety of technical and skilled tasks in the operation of the City's GIS with their main concentration on 911 address data management, planning, engineering, and utility GIS data. The position reports to the GIS Manager and does not supervise others within the department.

How You Add Value

• Provides advanced analytical support for various GIS and related technology projects across the city; assists in the planning, management, and implementation of projects, budgets, policies, training.
• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests from City departments, as well as internal and external customers regarding questions, concerns, and requests for assistance and information in a timely and professional manner.
• Responsible for creating, editing, managing, and maintaining the City's GIS data including but not limited to data collection, input, and linkages of information/images into GIS and Asset Management System.
• Assists the GIS Manager in setting up and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise systems including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Enterprise Geodatabases and web services consumed by various GIS applications.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining web-based GIS products such as web maps, story maps, dashboards etc. and their associated data, and crafting marketing campaigns with GIS.
• Use attribute rules, python, & other programming languages to automate GIS tasks.
• Responsible for "As-Built" record drawing archiving and ensuring new data are added to the GIS utility network. Provides the public, consultants, and other agencies with access to the as-builts or digital data as needed.
• Responsible for assisting Public Safety with GIS needs (Incident Dashboards, Crime Mapping, Floor Plans)
• Responsible for updating the Planning department's online products (Interactive Zoning map, development dashboard, etc.).
• Supports departments with Location Maps, Notifications, and other maps. Provides technical support in GIS best practices and procedures, and ESRI software.
• Collects, verifies, and updates the City's map including but not limited to roads, structures, street centerlines, utilities, zoning districts, property parcels, taxation, and CCN's.
• Regular attendance is required.

What You Bring to the Role

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (from an accredited college, university, or technical institution) with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems. Any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the knowledge or abilities to perform assigned work will also be evaluated.
• Advanced or thorough knowledge of GIS, computer-aided drafting, and GPS operation including data creation, data processing, and map production, using any combination of ESRI products and extensions.
• At least three years of experience in the application and implementation of GIS with practical experience in the following: ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, and SDE/SQL geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with the following programming languages: Python, HTML5, SQL, FME, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
• Familiarity with ESRI Local Government Solutions. Municipal GIS-related experience is preferred.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver's License or obtain one within thirty days of hire.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.

How to Join Our Family

Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-877-204-4442 and select option 1.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL

285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

972-291-5100

The City of Cedar Hills culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.

Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:

Security for the Present:

• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Additional Supplemental Plans
• Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account

Security for the Future:

• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide

Additional Benefits:

• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)
• Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity

Leave Benefits:

• Vacation
• Sick
• 12 Paid City Holidays

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least three years of experience in the application and implementation of GIS?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with automating GIS data update processes?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Hill

Address 285 Uptown Blvd Bldg One

Cedar Hill, Texas, 75104

Phone 972-291-5100 ext 1054

972-291-5100 ext 1053

Website https://www.cedarhilltx.com/1117/Jobs