GIS Analyst - Center Local Planning

GIS Analyst - Center for Local Planning

The GIS Analyst supports geospatial initiatives for the University of Tennessee's Center for Local Planning (CLP) and its mission to assist Tennessee's Cities, Counties, and Development Districts with community planning, growth management, and rural preservation. Reporting to the GIS Project Manager, this position provides technical support for the design, development, testing, maintenance, and analysis of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and applications related to zoning, land use, growth plans, infrastructure, and other spatial data needs.

The GIS Analyst contributes to project deliverables from concept to completion, producing high-quality, accurate, and timely GIS products and analysis that support university stakeholders, including coworkers, local governments, and regional partners. The position will be hybrid in accordance with the University of Tennessee's Hybrid and Remote Work Policy.

Nashville, TN, United States

• Support GIS project planning, scheduling, and execution under the direction of the GIS Project Manager and in alignment with CLP goals.
• Perform spatial analysis, data processing, and geoprocessing tasks to support planning projects and deliverables.
• Assist in developing project scopes, deliverables, and timelines for assigned tasks, often balancing multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned GIS deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project success and quality outcomes.
• Prepare maps, reports, and documentation for the GIS Project Manager, Executive Director, and partner organizations.
• Assist in evaluating new GIS technologies and tools that enhance planning and decision-making capacity.
• Coordinate with the GIS Project Manager and OIT staff as needed to support licensing and configuration of GIS-related products and services.
• Attend internal and external meetings, assisting in the assessment of project needs and supporting the development of technical solutions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training to supporting staff, students, and local government personnel in the use of GIS technologies and applications.

• Work collaboratively with Tennessee Development Districts, city and county governments, and regional planning organizations.
• Provide GIS support for zoning maps, growth plans, future land use plans, and comprehensive planning projects.
• Support data sharing and collaboration among local governments, helping ensure consistent and standardized mapping practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for local planning agencies, assisting them in the use and maintenance of GIS systems.
• Provide training and technical support to local government users on GIS software and best practices.

• Support the collection, organization, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing GIS databases, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility.
• Help develop and deploy GIS applications and tools (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Story Maps, dashboards) to support local planning efforts.
• Ensure adherence to GIS standards, metadata protocols, and Tennessee state mapping guidelines.
• Assist in configuring and maintaining web mapping applications and visualizations.
• Support the design and delivery of web-based applications and decision support tools, including data visualizations, web-based mapping tools, remote sensing and modeling tools, and citizen data platforms.

• Assists the GIS Project Manager in coordinating with IPS agencies and staff.
• Assists in grant-related documentation and administration as assigned.
• Ensures that all forms established and required by the Agency, Institute, or University are completely and correctly completed, and that all applicable policies are followed.

• Attend professional development meetings, conferences, seminars, training classes, and administrative committees and task forces as assigned (may be internal to IPS or the University).
• Travel as required.

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