What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst I position at Lower Colorado River Authority?
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Other, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid
**This is a hybrid position requiring two days a week in office in Austin, Texas!
LCRA’s Surveying, GIS and Technical Services department is seeking a driven individual to join our GIS Products and Services team as a GIS Analyst I. In this role you will have the opportunity to support teams across LCRA to help us with the mission of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We are an accomplished organization that values service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity and focusing on safety. We are a knowledgeable team, ready to support your transition into LCRA and help advance your career.
Do you enjoy making aesthetically pleasing and informative map products? Do you strive to go above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service? We're looking for a spirited individual with a desire to learn and grow with us. You will collaborate with peers to learn and execute key LCRA business processes, as well as perform as an individual contributor to deliver and advance work products. The ideal candidate will show an attention to detail, a desire to work with and learn from the team, and an ability to adapt to product delivery schedule changes to support customer needs.
You will be trusted to:
- Execute landowner notifications process to support transmission line maintenance and construction projects.
- Create map exhibits and sketches to support inter-departmental communication and customers.
- Provide internal customers with basic GIS data query results, spatial data analysis, and map products (digital and hard copy).
- Research, build, edit, and display spatial data, polygons and thematic coverages, and associated attributes including land parcels and easements, and create links to associated tabular databases using various software packages.
- Perform data acquisition, integration, quality control, quality assurance, development, and research. Data may include environmental information, demographics, land ownership, property boundaries, and other business-related information.
You qualify with:
- Four or more years of experience in computer-aided drafting, using GIS data, automated mapping, map production or using GIS software or relevant experience. A degree(s) in geography, geographical information systems, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
You are a great fit with:
- Experience with ESRI software, i.e. ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Experience with GIS spatial analysis methods, techniques and principles and ability to perform basic spatial analysis.
- Knowledge of GIS capabilities and limitations.
- Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical information including diagrams and prints.
- Knowledge of basic cartographic principles, map composition, design and production techniques.
- Skill in, and desire to, communicate with both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to understand and apply an ongoing technical process.
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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