What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Workrise?
Job Type: Temporary (04/28/2025 to 10/27/2025)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Friday's are remote)
The main function of a GIS Analyst is to provide project and operation support utilizing the company's Geographic Information Systems.
Job duties:
- Set up Project GIS, coordinate project surveys and data acquisition.
- Load, reference, project and prepare data from outside providers.
- Manage change for Project GIS. Prepare project authorization, land acquisition, design and construction deliverables. Interpret user needs into useful GIS applications.
- Setup and maintain spatial databases and database connections. Post project closing processes.
- Architect and design GIS database schemas.
- Manage multi-department projects and coordinate resources to deliver on project deliverables.
- Follow know project management methodologies in the execution of projects
- Load as-built information from surveys.
- Prepare, load and maintain metadata for department GIS data.
- Prepare operational and ad-hoc deliverables.
- Maintain an enterprise-wide GIS database. Monitor GIS programs and procedures.
- Perform spatial analysis.
- Lead and train cross functional teams to transfer business work processes with the use of GIS data. Communicate with stake holders.
- Develop project plans, report to management on progress, and assign tasks to project team members.
Required Skills:
- 2-4 years experience in utilizing GIS.
- Proficient in the use of Google Earth and ArcGIS/ArcView software.
- Advanced knowledge of current third-party survey software used to manage electronic survey data with the CAD and GIS environments.
- An understanding of industry standard pipeline data models and data management tools.
- Proficient in managing projects and delivering information products.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field preferred (geography, design and drafting technology).
