Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Talascend is currently seeking a Geographic Information Systems Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Richmond, Virginia
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This job family is responsible for analyzing geographic information about the earth's surface and the objects found on it, as well as providing technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing.

• Work with related GIS software and programs to create and maintain databases and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data.
• Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Enter new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.

• Bachelor's degree in a GIS, scientific or equivalent discipline and 1 year of related experience.

• Has knowledge of basic fundamental, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Receives predetermined work assignment with specific instructions.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or GIS data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Contributions are usually limited to assignment related activities.
• Decisions and achievements may have direct effect on project schedule.
• Interacts daily with supervisors and/or functional peer groups.
• Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of factual information.
• Under close supervision, the individual performs the routine aspects of assignments analyzing geographic information requiring knowledge and application of basic GIS principles.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.