IT Programmer/Analyst II - GIS

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IT Programmer/Analyst II - GIS

Description

IT Programmer/Analyst II - GIS
at The City of Fort Worth
Information Technology

Pay Range: $35.43 - $46.06/hr. ($73,694 - $95,804 annually)

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Workdays & Hours: FLSA Exempt position. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required. Hybrid on-site work model available with supervisory approval; staff required to be on-site at least 2 days per week (this is non-negotiable).

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

An IT Programmer/Analyst II position is available with the City of Fort Worth IT Solutions' Geographic Information Services (GIS) Division. This role leverages GIS as an enterprise system to strengthen service delivery, promote transparency, enable data-driven decision-making, and enhance workforce capacity. It blends user support with the design, maintenance, and optimization of applications, spatial intelligence, and automated workflows. This position provides a challenge-rich environment where you can expand your skills, take on meaningful challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible experience in computer programming.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Candidate selected for hire must pass a CJIS background check (see below for details).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced expertise in administering and utilizing the ESRI product suite, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, as well as supporting SQL Server-hosted geodatabases.
• Three (3) or more years of experience developing and supporting GIS web-based applications, including hands-on work with Experience Builder and JavaScript.
• Hands-on scripting experience with Python, FME, T-SQL, or Arcade.
• Background in supporting VertiGIS products.
• ESRI Associate Level and ITIL Foundation Certifications

The IT Programmer/Analyst II job responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality customer support to both internal departments and external GIS users, including assistance with applications, integrations, and desktop mapping needs.
• Support a centralized Enterprise GIS platform including SDE databases, web mapping solutions, and related web applications, feeds, and workflows.
• Design, develop, and optimize automated geoprocessing workflows using Python, Workflow Manager, and FME.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
• Manage multiple responsibilities while effectively prioritizing assignments.
• Translate business needs into clear, detailed technical requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Sedentary Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Salary:

$35.43 - $46.06/hr. ($73,694 - $95,804 annually)