Sr. GIS Analyst

About the role

The Sr. GIS Analyst will work with geographic information systems (GIS) applications to create and edit geospatial data.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with end users to identify GIS requirements, technical issues and training needs; analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions; constructs information technology definitions based on identified needs of the organization.
• Performs GIS data maintenance, manipulation, analysis, and extraction; performs data research, investigation and verification; codes and digitizes maps and geographical feature data into various layers; prepares projects and data for archival storage; responds to requests from the client for mapping data; responds to emergency mapping and information requests.
• Prepares, plans, produces, maintains and updates a variety of maps, drawings, plans and other graphic representations displaying layers and attribute data from databases. Uses cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; develops and maintains data layers. Uses GIS tools, CAD tools and relational databases. Performs detailed spatial analysis including notifications, buffering, and zone consolidation; manipulates images for electronic mapping; enters attribute data pertaining to specific features into a relational database; incorporates maps, charts, data files, spreadsheet data, documentation and text into reports.
• Analyzes requests for a variety of new applications, programs and modifications to existing GIS programs; analyzes and documents user work processes and systems functionality requirements; analyzes current GIS system functions, procedures and capabilities to determine if improved methods are possible; develops and presents proposals for new approaches and options to meet user needs; participates on software selection and implementation teams, including software evaluation, requirements gathering, work flow analysis and system implementation, testing and training.
• Designs, implements, and tests configuration changes in packaged software such as ESRI and Oracle to meet end user business requirements; tests new and revised programs and interfaces to ensure accuracy and efficiency; develops and executes test plans and forwards to users for user acceptance testing; creates test scenarios; generates test data and keeps logs of test results; tests and analyzes the effectiveness and functionality of new fields and code; notifies programming staff of testing problems and required fixes; proofreads screen layouts to ensure all system requirements are met.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves GIS application problems; communicates with internal and external technical resources to resolve end user issues; provides guidance to users on methods for correcting reported problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in GIS, computer science or a closely related field
• Minimum of 4 years in a GIS Analyst role and 7+ years of progressive, related experience in the GIS industry
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and digital data conversion, manipulation and analysis
• Advanced knowledge of GIS database management principles, methods and techniques, including quality control methods and practices
• Advanced knowledge of GIS software tools and applications including but not limited to ArcGIS, ArcFM, ArcPro, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, MS Visio and applications of MS Office Suite
• Hardware and software applications development methods, tools and utilities applicable to the GIS system

Qualifications

• The ability to travel 25-50% of the time is preferred
• Attention to detail; strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within a multi-level project team to achieve project goals
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to clearly communicate with clients and other team members
• Strong aptitude and willingness to learn
• Aptitude and willingness to develop long-range GIS system goals

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of ESRI Utility Network or other geometric network workflows
• Demonstrated knowledge of utility operations (Gas, Electric, Water, Wastewater, Fiber)

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• HSA
• 401K & Employer Match
• Paid time off (includes vacation and sick time)
• Parental Leave
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Volunteering Time