GIS Analyst - Center for Local Planning

Responsibilities

• Support GIS project planning, scheduling, and execution under the direction of the GIS Project Manager and in alignment with CLP goals.
• Perform spatial analysis, data processing, and geoprocessing tasks to support planning projects and deliverables.
• Aid in developing project scopes, deliverables, and timelines for assigned tasks, often balancing multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned GIS deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project success and quality outcomes.
• Prepare maps, reports, and documentation for the GIS Project Manager, Executive Director, and partner organizations.
• Afford assistance in evaluating new GIS technologies and tools that enhance planning and decision-making capacity.
• Coordinate with the GIS Project Manager and OIT staff as needed to support licensing and configuration of GIS-related products and services.
• Attend internal and external meetings, assisting in the assessment of project needs and supporting the development of technical solutions.
• Afford assistance in the development and delivery of training to supporting staff, students, and local government personnel in the use of GIS technologies and applications.
• Collaborate with Local, Regional and State Partners
• Work collaboratively with Tennessee Development Districts, city and county governments, and regional planning organizations.
• Provide GIS support for zoning maps, growth plans, future land use plans, and comprehensive planning projects.
• Support data sharing and collaboration among local governments, helping ensure consistent and standardized mapping practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for local planning agencies, assisting them in the use and maintenance of GIS systems.
• Provide training and technical support to local government users on GIS software and best practices.

Technical Support and Data Management

• Support the collection, organization, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data.
• Aid in maintaining and enhancing GIS databases, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility.
• Help develop and deploy GIS applications and tools (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Story Maps, dashboards) to support local planning efforts.
• Afford assistance in adhering to GIS standards, metadata protocols, and Tennessee state mapping guidelines.
• Afford assistance in configuring and maintaining web mapping applications and visualizations.
• Afford assistance in the design and delivery of web-based applications and decision support tools, including data visualizations, web-based mapping tools, remote sensing and modeling tools, and citizen data platforms.

Administration

• Afford assistance in coordinating with IPS agencies and staff.
• Afford assistance in grant-related documentation and administration as assigned.
• Afford assistance in ensuring that all forms established and required by the Agency, Institute, or University are completely and correctly completed, and that all applicable policies are followed.

Other Duties

• Attend professional development meetings, conferences, seminars, training classes, and administrative committees and task forces as assigned (may be internal to IPS or the University).
• Travel as required.