GIS Analyst

About the role

Under general guidance, performs geographic analysis and map production under established guidelines, including working with basic to moderately complex types of data, spatial analysis, and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Processes and converts raw data collected from high definition lake surveys, digital maps, paper maps, and other sources to a proprietary software format with a high standard of accuracy and precision.
• Creates, designs, and implements new lake data sources/databases for applicable market areas.
• Works to help develop new methods of representing data.
• Develops and recommends standards for GIS data development and cartography.
• Assists in beta-testing, quality control, and quality assurance of the digital GPS product line.
• Leads and coordinates less complex and moderately complex GIS-related projects under general guidance, assists in monitoring project timelines, project status, and quality standards.
• Provides input on how to improve products and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of projects.
• May be responsible for traveling and conducting on-the-water surveys (up to but not more than 10%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, geographic information systems, geology, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in geographic information systems or a geospatial discipline.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and GIS software, hardware, and data inputs.
• Solid understanding of geographic concepts, applications, and systems.
• Skills in capturing, organizing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information in an easily understood format.
• Skills in creating interactive queries, analyzing spatial information, editing data in maps, and presenting results.
• Ability to safely operate watercraft and related equipment with a high degree of accuracy.

Pay

Compensation range: $55,000 – $74,000, depending upon experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit-sharing program.
• Eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.
• Health insurance and wellness plans.
• Tuition assistance program for further career development.
• 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions.
• Sons & Daughters Scholarship program.
• Life and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

About Us

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving, and Camping. Brands include Old Town® canoes and kayaks, Ocean Kayak™, Carlisle® paddles, Minn Kota® fishing motors, Cannon® downriggers, Humminbird® marine electronics, SCUBAPRO® dive equipment, and Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems.