Utility GIS Analyst

Job Description:

Overview

This professional and skilled analyst position works as a member of Kaukahi's project team supporting the development and maintenance of client utility Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Working in conjunction with program goals and guidelines, the GIS Analyst collaborates with utility project stakeholders to ensure GIS information and services are delivered on an ongoing basis. Duties are performed under the direction of the assigned Project Manager and are subject to review through oral and written reports and by inspection.

Travel 100% to assigned project sites and client locations in support of project requirements and operational needs.

• Enters spatial data using established workflows and methods through the use of coordinate geometry, various digitizing methods, and geo-referencing of design plans, record surveys, and historic maps into GIS.
• Produces custom maps, exhibits, and sketches as needed using ArcGIS software.
• Produces various ArcGIS analysis and geoprocessing routines as needed to generate spreadsheets, data tables, statistics, and program deliverables.
• Assumes responsibility for writing, updating, and maintaining the data library and feature codes for field data collection input.
• Creates and maintains a static geometric network for all utility systems and performs regular diagnostic maintenance routines of the network to ensure accuracy.
• Reviews GIS data for accuracy by applying established quality control procedures.
• Creates and edits data from various data sources and creates corresponding attributes and metadata.
• Fulfills data requests and inquiries from client and stakeholder customers.
• Incorporates record surveys (as-built) into the GIS database through geo-referencing and hyper-linking drawings to utility features.
• Maintains and continually upgrades knowledge of GIS functionality, principles, and practices; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in GIS, database design, and related hardware and software.
• Assists with construction inspections when required.
• Assists with underground utility locates when needed.
• Represents Kaukahi at client and project meetings when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Kaukahi may add to or change duties at any time as determined by company and project leadership to best ensure client and mission needs are met.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, geography, information systems management, or a closely related field with major coursework in GIS; OR Equivalent academic credentials related to the field of GIS.
• A GIS certification may be used to establish equivalency; AND 3-5 years of experience in the use of GIS technology in a multi-user geographic information system; OR A comparable amount of training and/or experience in lieu of certain minimum qualifications may be substituted, including experience with: utility distribution systems; utility location and surveying; ground penetrating radar (GPR);
  Trimble Business Center software;
  Trimble Access software; and appurtenant ArcGIS add-ons.
• Must possess and maintain valid REAL
  -compliant identification or other federally accepted identification necessary to gain access to U.S. military/government installations.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid state driver's license upon offer of employment, with a driving record acceptable to Kaukahi's driving policy and insurance program.
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) and/or ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional (EADP) preferred.

• Knowledge of the principles of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and GIS technology.
• Knowledge of GPS receivers and proficiency in their use for field data collection.
• Knowledge of GPS satellite constellation theory, signalization, GPS receivers, field da a collection computers, and post-processing techniques.
• Knowledge of data entry principles, including digitizing and georeferencing map plans from aerial imagery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of project management principles and strong organizational skills.
• Moderate proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS (Arc Map) and/or ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to integrate and work with CAD data in ArcGIS Desktop.
• Ability to provide direction, guidance, and mentoring to junior Utility GIS Analysts and field technicians.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong…