What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst I position at Western Land Services, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The GIS Analyst I collects, manages, interprets, and utilizes GIS data from a variety of sources for an assortment of applications in the energy industry. Interface with clients and Project Managers to provide mapping solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Spatially locate, map, and attribute parcels, leases, drilling units, easements, surface agreements, pipeline routes, etc. in various states across the country using legal descriptions, metes & bounds, etc.
- Interpret courthouse documentation (leases, deeds, assignments, unit declarations, releases, amendments, extensions, ownership reports, right of way agreements).
- Utilize data to create accurate, inclusive reports and high-quality maps tailored to project and client driven needs.
- Convert data between various file types.
- Georeference tax maps, warrant maps, historic farm maps, as-built surveys, and other materials to digitize subject matter.
- Research and navigate various county, state, federal, and third-party resources / websites to support daily tasks.
- Develop basic web maps using Geocortex & Esri enterprise software.
- Provide mapping support to clients, project managers, title examiners, land agents, lease analysts, and others on a daily basis.
- Uphold Western Land Services’ Core values in all aspects of work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with basic cartographic principles.
- Familiarity with Geodatabase design, structure, and management.
- Oil & Gas and/or Renewables experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook is desired
- Must be able to prioritize & multi-task incoming requests, as well as maintain ongoing professional communication with project stakeholders.
- Keen attention to detail.
Required Education & Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience and/or coursework in mapping and GIS software, preferably ArcGIS.
