Geographic Information Systems Analyst

About the Position

The GIS Analyst position plays a critical role in our Team’s success. This position is located in Granbury, Texas, and will support staff across the State in their efforts to fulfill Public Management, Inc.’s mission of Building Vibrant and Sustainable Communities. Some of the roles and responsibilities for this position include:

GIS Analyst:

·        Assist with the on-going spatial data maintenance and dissemination;

·        Compile and organize GIS data from maps, databases and other sources;

·        The collection and conversion of mapping resources and data;

·        The daily input and editing of municipal infrastructure;

·        Conduct programmatic and manual analysis and create reports and maps;

·        The conversion, import and export of data in and out of the GIS system;

·        The preparation of regular status reports, highlighting GIS issues requiring attention;

·        Provide quality control review and maintain accurate filing systems on assigned projects;

·        Assist with grant application development and research for federal and state programs;

·        Assist with program compliance monitoring associated with applicable federal and state regulations;

·        Assist with development and presentation of field evaluations and assessments;

·        Attend workshops and information seminars related to job duties;

·        Complete other duties as assigned by project managers, supervisors, and principal owners.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking to add a member to our Team that is detail orientated with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to research, analyze, and synthesize data in an efficient and meaningful way is critical. The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can take direction from a supervisor, and at times perform under little day-to-day supervision. He or she must have experience in analyzing spatial data in a municipal setting and translating client requirements into appropriate GIS reports and maps. Must have knowledge of modern component-based GIS tools and methodology for municipal and utility GIS use cases. Knowledge of Esri products such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online is required. Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must understand project management functions and be able to successfully complete tasks in order to complete projects. Must understand and be willing to conduct field work studies throughout Texas. Additionally, the candidate must have an ability to operate a personal computer and have high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, the Google platform, and be able to operate other ancillary office equipment such as a scanner and copier.

Education and Experience

The candidate should hold a B.A. or B.S. in Geography, Planning, Geographic Information Sciences, or Computer Science with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A Masters’ Degree in Geography, Planning, or Geographic Information Sciences is preferred. One (1) year of work experience in a public agency, preferably local government, or one (1) years’ experience working in the private sector.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a salary position with a full range of benefits, including:

·        401k retirement with up to 4% match;

·        Hybrid office schedule;

·        Thirteen (13) recognized holidays;

·        Company Health and Wellness Stipend;

·        Student Loan Repayment Program;

·        Up to twenty-five (25) days of Paid Time Off (PTO);

·        Maternity and paternity leave