GIS Analyst I

Job

• GIS analysis and mapping support on projects for public and private sector clients, particularly for water resources and environmental sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of various water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
• Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Perform regular quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications

Required Qualifications

• 0-7 years of GIS experience
• BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program
• Experience with stormwater management
• Experience with ArcGIS Server
• Customization of GIS software using Python