GIS Analyst

GIS ANALYST

The GIS Analyst is responsible for maintaining the enterprise GIS deployment and implementing new GIS functionality to meet business needs. The GIS Analyst ensures GIS users leverage accurate and relevant spatial information to create insight for high-value decisions across the company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain GIS content to ensure datasets and spatial tools are current, accurate, and relevant
Edit, analyze, perform quality control, and create/maintain metadata on existing GIS datasets
Use geoprocessing tools, geocoding services, and spatial overlays to create, edit, and enrich both spatial and non-spatial datasets
Research and implement opportunities to improve decision-making with enhanced GIS data quality
Interact with enterprise data systems using Python, SQL Server Management Studio, ArcCatalog, and Alteryx to update GIS datasets and run spatial analyses
Create and maintain web mapping applications to meet business needs across the organization
Create, publish, and optimize map services through ArcGIS Server
Configure web mapping applications, dashboards, and reports leveraging ArcGIS Enterprise, VertiGIS Studio, and Power BI
Develop new GIS web tools and functionality with VertiGIS Studio Workflow
Troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues using Fiddler or other debugging software and work closely with the Information Technology Department and vendor technical support teams
Maintain enterprise GIS software and infrastructure. Create and update documentation on GIS maintenance and monitoring processes resulting in SOPs.
Support GIS users, including senior management, through training, technical support, and spatial analysis.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and mapping requests for senior management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
2+ years of experience in GIS support responsibilities, including application development, database administration, geodatabase design, web mapping, user support, etc.
Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Business Analyst, and Portal for ArcGIS
High proficiency with Esri ModelBuilder, Python, and ArcPy
Experience with GIS database editing, QA/QC processes, and geoprocessing
Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other relational database systems
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to effectively manage large amounts of data
High level of initiative, willingness to assume responsibility, and ability to multi-task while meeting multiple deadlines
Attention to detail required

Desired Qualifications
Experience with VertiGIS Studio, Power BI, and/or Tableau
Familiarity with IIS, web servers, and Fiddler
Experience with Alteryx Designer or Alteryx Server
Experience with R, JavaScript, VBScript or other scripting languages
Experience with programming ETL operations
GISP or Esri Certification a plus
Retail experience

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