GIS Analyst

1 week ago

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States Vanasse Hangen Brustlin , Inc. Full time
About the Role

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst to join our Technology Enablement team. This individual will work under moderate supervision to conduct spatial analyses, produce maps, and configure web and mobile applications using Geographic Information System (GIS) desktop and online software.

Key Responsibilities

- Performs standard and moderately complex analysis of spatial data using GIS technology (e.g., buffering, spatial overlays, distance calculations).
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots GIS software across the entire GIS software stack.
- Researches and corrects moderately complex problems with data using spatial and logical analyses.
- Performs data searches and retrievals.
- Extracts and organizes data.
- Research source documents to resolve missing or conflicting data.
- Converts GIS data to and from CAD software format.
- Uses coordinate geometry to convert surveying data to GIS format.
- Task manages aspects of standard and moderately complex GIS projects or independently manages simple GIS projects.
- Creates and manages online tools using spatial data.
- Serves as a database administrator for spatial data, which may include versioning databases.
- Reviews work products of other technical staff/colleagues.
- May provide guidance to less experienced GIS team members.

Requirements

- 3-5 years of experience in the use of GIS technology.
- BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography (a master's degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience).
- Experience in ESRI Utility network, and/or ESRI Roads and Highways preferred.
- GIS certification preferred.

About Us

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and all individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.