GIS Analyst

Baltimore Office
Baltimore, MD 21227, USA

Interested in working for the industry leader? Interested in having a substantial stake in an employee owned firm? Looking to help your neighbors and impact your local community? RJN Group employees can answer yes to all of those and more. Currently we are seeking a GIS Analyst to join the RJN family.

Under the direction of a Supervisor, the GIS Analyst will work in conjunction with designated staff to process data collected and GIS data developed in support of various projects. This position will work directly with Project Engineers to produce map exhibits, accurate data and information to effectively develop the desired deliverables.

• Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs or tabular data
• Create data into GIS databases, using techniques such as on-screen digitizing, coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, data collected in the field or conversion to other sources of digital data
• Use appropriate methods and tools to build layers, themes and coverage as needed, obtained from client agencies and other sources as available; assists Project Engineers in fulfilling GIS information needs
• Prepare maps conveying information from project databases for field activities and work orders, project engineering analysis and project deliverables and reports
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality or completeness of documentation
• Maintain or modify existing GIS databases
• Post-process field data collected using GPS units
• Follow all company, client, safety and regulatory requirements as related to this position and the work duties being performed
• Complete other projects as assigned
• B.S. in Geography, Geology, Geographic Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Science; or similar technical degree or 4 years of relevant experiences in place of a Bachelors degree
• 2 years of continued GIS experience
• Intermediate GIS software knowledge and experience including Esri GIS core products (e.g. ArcGIS Pro, or other equivalent GIS software and applications
• Knowledge of GIS system architecture for Enterprise GIS planning, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and standards, including data development, editing and quality control procedures
• Ability to work with various coordinate systems and projections
• Ability to think critically and solve geo-processing errors and resolve technical issues with data and software using available knowledge bases and community support
• Understanding of potential applications of GIS in various industries and specialties, including stormwater/wastewater/water infrastructure and asset management
• Familiarity with applications such as Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel for development and management of databases, spreadsheets and project information files
• Proficiency in the operation of GIS equipment, including computer hardware
• Proficiency in data management functions such as backup, archive, restoration, merging and editing
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously; highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to complete short-term projects with tight deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple assignments through effective multi-tasking and prioritization
• Ability to mentor and lead team members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and clients
• Excellent communication skills; ability to convey information effectively; understand ideas and information presented in writing and verbally, including presentations
• The ability to travel up to 15%

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:
  While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Work environment:
  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  None required in office.

RJN is an Employee Owned professional engineering and specialty field services firm providing…