at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMER/ANALYST (Information Technology)Job Number:377227
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Principal Programmer Analyst (Information Technology)
Public Safety Administration
Information Technology Division
Number of Positions: 3
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, functions as a technical expert or team leader in the maintenance, development and implementation of computer applications for distributed and centralized processing systems, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Accesses the GIS data repository to obtain base map data and data layers.
Gathers and updates field data using Global Positioning System (GPS) and other surveying instruments.
Assists in the creation of new data layers for inclusion in the department's database.
Prepares maps and reports with appropriate data layers illustrating requested data in geographic format to meet users' needs (e.g., use in Web applications).
Reviews data sets provided by department staff for use in creating GIS maps.
Uses spreadsheets and GIS software to convert data sets to a GIS format.
Geocodes data files and manipulates data layers.
Assists in monitoring data files on the server and managing file storage disk space.
Assists departmental GIS users in accessing GIS data and using the software to produce maps.
Uses scripting language to create user interfaces and to automate time consuming or complicated tasks.
Assists in the design and maintenance of GIS databases and the City's centralized GIS repository.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: 3510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Salary: $109,128.00
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus three years of experience in the design and development of computerized systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience (at least two years) using ArcMap and ArcPro
Proficiency using ArcGIS server
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
Proficiency using Python Scripting
Proficiency using Database Software (Oracle, SQL Server)
Proficiency using Windows Computer Operating Systems
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Brandon Johnson, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 6/09/2023.
Job Posting:May 19, 2023, 5:01:00 AM|Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:Jun 10, 2023, 4:59:00 AM
BU:01|Salary:$109,128.00Pay Basis:Yearly
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
