GIS Analyst

Job Summary

The GIS Analyst will assist with the collection, management, and analysis of GIS and GPS data. This role will support various GIS-related activities and collaborate with team members to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in creating, maintaining, and modifying GIS databases.
Perform GIS-related activities such as GPS field data collection, data creation, conversion, management, and quality control.
Help interpret maps and other required data for project deliverables.
Provide technical support for Esri and other GIS software applications.
Track progress and report to management regularly.
Work to become well-versed in industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report any unsafe activities to a supervisor or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the GIS Manager or Project Manager.

Requirements

Basic understanding of integrated GPS and GIS principles.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Esri software, and other related applications.
General understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and datums.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Experience

Enrollment in a Geography, Geospatial Information Systems, or related program.
Basic experience or coursework in GIS and GPS technologies.
Experience with Esri's ArcGIS software is a plus.

Work Environment

This will be primarily a remote work environment. A strong preference to attending the bi-monthly in-office days to support team building and coordination.
Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in an office environment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
The ability to identify and distinguish colors, distances, and spatial relationships.
The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients.
Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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