GIS Analyst

Skills

The Senior Analyst/Geographic Information Systems Staff is responsible for supporting Engineering applications relating to Geographic Information System (GIS) such as: ArcGIS FieldSmart View AutoCAD PaperVision Enterprise and Capture document management software GPS and Global Mapper. The position’s responsibilities include identifying business needs; developing standards and overseeing their implementation; identifying and evaluating GIS solutions and tools to improve operational efficiency and integration with other Company applications utilizing location-based information; providing technical support guidance and leadership to the GIS Operations; and acting as a liaison between division GIS Operations and IS. There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires a degree in GIS or a related field from an accredited university and a minimum of four years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities. Knowledge and abilities must include computer and network concepts and strategies cognizance of information technology business practices to support Company policies and initiatives. Good oral and written communications skills are required. The incumbent must be able to work extended days and weekends as required to implement changes to production accommodate project and business needs and to test updates deployed to production.

Description

Proficiency in using GIS software such as Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or other relevant GIS tools.
• Strong knowledge of spatial analysis techniques, geodatabase design, and data modeling.
• Experience with geoprocessing, spatial statistics, network analysis, and other advanced GIS functionalities.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python for automating tasks and developing custom tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the operational GIS groups
• Provide technical and business support to Company projects
• Support users and systems consuming GIS data
• Perform in-depth analysis, develop recommendations, and provide consulting services on an as-needed basis to address complex customer and/or Company problems/issues which cross organizational boundaries and require thorough technical knowledge to resolve
• Recognize and identify potential areas where existing GIS system policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed
• Ensure integrity of GIS data and processes across the Company
• Develop GIS training materials and conduct ongoing user training for various division and corporate departments including onsite and offsite contractors
• Advise and assist the division GIS Analysts and Supervisors with problem resolution and workflow implementation
• Update and document the GIS systems configurations based upon Division, regulatory and project requirements
• Initiate and manage smaller-scoped GIS related projects
• Perform problem determination (i.e., identifying, troubleshooting, and understanding the source of technical problems, assessing their impact, recording diagnostic data, and either resolving or initiating action with others to resolve them)
• Act as the point of contact with vendors for system enhancements and implementations
• Participate in establishment of policies and procedures governing GIS/Engineering applications
• Initiate change control for GIS requests (i.e., a complete request description, define business requirements, identify benefits, schedule testing and approval) originating in and/or impacting their area of responsibility
• Initiate and coordinate software upgrades for GIS/Engineering application
• Perform and/or facilitate User Acceptance Testing of software updates, new software or scripts, and software enhancements.