GIS Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and analyzing geographic data to support our organization's day-to-day operations and long-term objectives. The candidate must work with operations staff and field staff to identify ways to optimize established workflows, data capture processes, and reporting systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and analyzing geographic data to support our organization's day-to-day operations and long-term objectives. The candidate must work with operations staff and field staff to identify ways to optimize established workflows, data capture processes, and reporting systems.

• GIS Database Management
  • Design, implement and maintain GIS databases to store and retrieve spatial data
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular quality checks and updates
• Mapping and Spatial Analysis
  • Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes
  • Generate insightful reports and visualizations based on spatial data analysis
  • Create and export custom map images to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Data Collection and Integration
  • Collect and integrate geographic data from various sources, including satellite imagery, GPS, and field surveys
  • Collaborate with other departments to incorporate non-spatial data into GIS databases
• Workflow Automation
  • Incorporate programming and scripting languages to automate regular and or frequent ETL processes
  • Utilize built-in GIS data relationships to reduce manual data entry and ensure accurate data capture quality
• Software and Technology
  • Stay abreast of the latest GIS technologies and software
  • Provide training and support to staff on GIS tools and applications
• Documentation
  • Document GIS procedures, data sources, and workflows for future reference
  • Ensure that all GIS activities comply with organizational and industry standards
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

• Problem-solving and process-driven thinking
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic
• Work independently and in a team-focused environment
• Strong communication skills, particularly in conveying technical knowledge and processes to non-technical staff

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or related field

• 2 years of experience in a GIS-focused role, including the following:
  • Experience in the utility industry, with natural gas distribution and/or electric distribution
  • Experience with SQL Database Management
  • Experience with editing and managing spatial data within the utility industry

• Familiarity interacting with ArcGIS Utility Network
• Familiarity with web-based GIS services in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
• Proficiency in GIS software including Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Survey
  123, and ArcGIS Field Maps
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages for the purpose of developing extract, transfer, and load processes including Python, SQL, JavaScript, and ArcGIS Arcade
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Management Studio, AutoCAD
• Familiarity with PHP/HTML is beneficial but not required

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Reside within one hour driving distance of work location
• Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, walk, stoop, bend, reach above the shoulders, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Pre-employment drug testing and physical required