GIS Analyst

Job Summary:

The GIS Analyst is responsible for managing and leveraging GIS resources to create maps and graphic reports. This position collects and handles data, provides mapping services, and performs technical research and analysis using the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Products and ArcGIS cloud environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

Required Education / Experience & Qualifications:

· Experience with ESRI software is required

· Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, ESRI, CAD, and other related software

· Spatial analysis and geoprocessing tolls expertise (geocoding, linear referencing, routing, networks, CAD-GIS interaction, metadata, symbology, web-based mapping applications, WMS/web services.)

· Comprehensive knowledge in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Products (ArcMap, ArcPro)

· Good working knowledge of ArcGIS Online and ESRI mobile apps such as Web App Builder, Dashboard, Survey 123, and Collector

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Experience with mobile GIS data collection and GPS accuracy standards.

· Excellent written and verbal skills

· Genuine enthusiasm toward learning, pushing technical limits and finding new solutions

· Ability to think analytically and solve problems

· Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy

Preferred Education / Experience & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field from a four-year college or university

· Professional GIS experience in the utility sector

· Valid ‘For-Hire’ Driver’s license

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Evaluate, document and adhere to Client design requirements

· Leverage out of the box and custom software solutions to perform GIS data management and analytical tasks

· Generate innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential

· Support and manage GIS applications based on growing business demands

· Plan and coordinate GIS activities to meet outlined goals

· Develop quality control standards for system application

· Perform data capture and analysis for GIS products

· Oversee data flow, management and distribution activities to support GIS

· Support in designing and creating geospatial database

· Work in compliance with GIS standards and quality policies

· Provide technical guidance to GIS users when needed

· Stay abreast with latest developments in GIS field

· Support in developing work plan for complex projects

· Provide design lead with updates on progress and roadblocks

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Vision to allow prolonged periods of computer work

· Vision to allow differences in colors, shades and brightness

· Light to moderate lifting is required

· Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to use different types of office equipment

· Must be able to tolerate moderate noise (business office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic)

· Must be able to traverse all necessary terrain at a job site