GIS Analyst
 City of New Haven | |
Within Local 3144 Range 9: $68,539 - $79,637 annualized
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 United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
| 165 Church Street (Show on map) | |
 May 09, 2025 | |
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Introduction
Are you a skilled GIS professional with a passion for leveraging spatial data to drive positive community impact? Do you thrive in dynamic, data-driven environments dedicated to enhancing social services and community well-being? If you're a motivated individual with expertise in GIS technologies, statistical analysis, and a commitment to fostering resilience within communities, we invite you to join the Department of New Haven Community Resilience. As our GIS Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our mission to divert individuals from the criminal justice system, promote healing, and facilitate strategic planning for the betterment of New Haven. If you're ready to apply your technical prowess and analytical acumen to create meaningful change, we want to hear from you. The Department of New Haven Community Resilience is a data-driven coordinated social services agency that aims to address complex human services needs in New Haven by diverting people from the criminal justice system and promoting community healing and well-being. The department seeks to improve the city's ability to coordinate among contractors and service providers serving similar populations with similar needs to minimize duplication. It supports programs in data-based problem analysis and identifying and tracking key performance metrics that can be reported to the administration, Board of Alders, and the public. The department oversees the Office of Violence Prevention, the Office of Community Mental Health, the Office of Housing and Homelessness, Reentry services, Elm City COMPASS, and Harm Reduction. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is specialized professional work in the areas of research, geography, and analysis. This position's primary responsibilities are directly related to the development of GIS for the purpose of analysis/research and to provide decision support mechanisms for planning and development. An additional function includes assistance in the design, implementation, automation, and maintenance of various computer databases as well as forming formal and informal partnerships with internal units and external agencies for the purpose of sharing information.
Work is primarily self-directed, and may be performed under the direction of a GIS manager or departmental director, depending on the department where the position exists. Internal and external requests for service are prioritized and handled accordingly. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geography, planning, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a Special Fund, "Non-Tested" position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding. This grant is anticipated through December 31, 2026, however, funding may be terminated at any time. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 9. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.
Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity:
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