Senior GIS Analyst

Salary: $38.75 - $59.08 Hourly Location : Henderson, NV Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 0784FEB26-P-CJS Department: Citywide Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: 3/4/2026 3:00 PM Pacific Position Overview The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Senior GIS Analyst. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year in various departments city-wide. Under limited supervision, performs complex technical work related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), designing and developing GIS applications; and performs related duties as assigned. Please Note: While the current Senior GIS Analyst vacancy is within the Department of Utility Services, the list that is established may be used to fill vacancies in other departments across the City of Henderson. Click to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements. 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Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary Range of $38.75 - $59.08 Hourly; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equityBase Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying PeriodPay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City Paid Leave and Holidays Leave and Holidays Policy Comprehensive benefits packagefor all full-time, regular non-represented employees including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Long Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Retirement Benefits Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, FuturePath 529 College Savings Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government Program, and much more! Click here to review all City Employee Benefits Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS/Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Three (3) years of professional level experience in developing and implementing automated GIS geographic information systems Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483 Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application 2) Supplemental Questionnaire Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.ASSESSMENT DATES: Scored Supplemental Question Assessment(Weighted 100%) (Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification) The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. Selection Interview - Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. Selection Process The selection process will entail Subject Matter Experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 12-16 and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification. Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides the answers to questions 12-16. This means that they will not have access to applications, resumes or any other identifying information when scoring. Candidates who have been placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. City of Henderson, Nevada Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45% RETIREMENT Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) No Social Security tax on employee's wages Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program PAID TIME OFF (PTO) Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 daysof PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows: Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays per year Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st) The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off WORK WEEK Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions VOLUNTARY BENEFITS IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity Auto and Home Insurance 529 College Savings Plan Supplemental Term Life Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Identity and Credit Protection PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program Long Term Care + Life Insurance NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council Revised 03/24 01 For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including: Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.Current Employer: My current employer is listed on the application.Contract Work: If I worked for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.Required Documents: All additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.Supplemental Questions: All supplemental questions have been answered fully.No "See Resume" Responses: I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section or supplemental questions, as this will be considered incomplete. Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application. Yes No 02 Which best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university in GIS/Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field? High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher The degree I possess is not in GIS/Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees. 03 Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A. 04 How many years of full-time professional level experience in developing and implementing automated geographic information systems do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours I do not possess this experience Less than 1 year More than 1 year to less than 3 years More than 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years to less than 7 years More than 7 years 05 Please describe in detail your professional level experience in developing and implementing automated geographic information systems.For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary DutiesAnswers such as "see resume", "all positions listed above", or similar phrasing will be considered an incomplete response. Your answers will be checked against the positions listed in your Work Experience section of the application. Any position listed here that is not listed in your Work Experience section will not be considered.If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. 06 If you do not possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS/Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and three years of professional level experience in developing and implementing automated geographic information systems, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered?If your application does not demonstrate meeting the minimum requirements for education and experience, and you do not provide information on your equivalent experience and training, your application will not be considered for equivalency. Yes No N/A, I possess both the required education and experience. 07 If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide a detailed explanation of your equivalent experience and training.Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A. 08 Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483? Yes No 09 If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check as a condition of continued employment? Yes 10 If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year as a condition of continued employment? Yes 11 Supplemental Question Examination: I have read and understand that Questions 12 - 16 will serve as the assessment for this recruitment. I understand that my responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and my answers to these questions will determine if my qualifications support placement on the eligibility list for this classification.I understand the Subject Matter Experts who will NOT have access to any information besides my answers to these questions and they will not have access to my application, resume or any other information identifying me. I have read the statement above and understand. 12 Please provide a detailed description of your GIS experience within an enterprise environment, including your work with geodatabase administration, data management and maintenance, and spatial analysis. 13 Describe your experience working with spatial and non-spatial relational databases including MS SQL Server and/or Oracle. 14 Describe your experience automating GIS workflows, data maintenance processes, spatial analysis tasks, and map production using scripting, programming, or other automation tools. 15 Describe your experience using GIS alongside other enterprise systems such as Customer Information Systems (CIS), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and permitting platforms. Include specific examples of system integrations or data synchronization efforts. Detail your role in the development, implementation, and/or ongoing administration of those integrations. 16 Describe your experience working with the ArcGIS Online and/or the ArcGIS Enterprise platform. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04