Lead GIS Analyst - Fort Worth District

Position Information Are you interested in becoming a TxDOT Lead GIS Analyst in the Fort Worth District? You will be a part of a growing organization with over 13,000 individuals. Our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation. If this sounds good to you Let's Talk! Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Position Description Performs highly advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation planning projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Serves as a Lead Worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties:Plans and proposes projects to management; creates project plans Responsible for the development technical training curriculums and trains technical staff. Oversees or manages the identification, gathering and compilation of required geographic and tabular data from various public and private sources. Oversees or manages the entry and validation of data into the enterprise database management system. Oversees or manages the creation and production of cartographic map products, web mapping applications, and ArcGIS Online maps and services. Creates or oversees the creation of documentation, including standard operating procedures, project plans, wiki pages, metadata, etc Reviews or oversees the creation of maps, graphs, or diagrams. Provides consulting services in fields such as data development, management and analysis, application and/or database development and management, and aerial imagery data. Collects global positioning system (GPS) data and converts GPS data into GIS datasets Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format. Converts CAD and other map formats into ArcGIS formats. Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 5 years cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Geographc Info Sys Prof - GIS Competencies:Applicable computer programming techniques and languages Applicable computer software applications and hardware GIS data collection GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals Coordinate systems and map projections Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others Leading projects and project teams Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Read and interpret maps Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries. Required to work weekends and holidays. Required to work hours other than 8 to 5. Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Created: 2026-03-11