GIS Data Analyst

Job Summary:

Arcadis is searching for a GIS Data Analyst in Chicago IL. The position has primary responsibility for supervising and directing the GIS development team, identify and implement new technology, interface directly with DWM personnel on GIS matters, and report on GIS tasks to DWM and CTR directors. The position is deadline driven and requires a high degree of organization and leadership to maintain multiple fronts of client interface, cross-discipline coordination, project delivery, and staff development.

Duties:

• Interface on at least a daily basis with Client stakeholders for problem resolution, planning and goal setting, and expectation management.
• Part of a team consisting of developers, cartographers, data managers, analysts and support specialists.
• Manage existing GIS delivery workflow, develop and maintain performance metrics, and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote and ensure a high level of product quality through frequent measurement and evaluation of GIS development review,
• quality assurance, and quality control procedures; lead by example in this area.
• Daily interaction with the GIS Team and CTR team for program delivery coordination, strategy development and execution, and CTR team well-being.
• Meet with individual departments to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, and develop applications.
• Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Work with Mobile Device Management team to manage and maintain MDM software.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years or more of experience as a GIS Analyst, or similar position with professional level experience in design, development, implementation, and administration of a GIS.
• B.S. or B.A. degree in GIS, Geography, or other science-related field.
• Experience working in/for municipal agencies or with utility infrastructure work is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of extended teams.
• Proven ability to interface and work effectively with client organizations.
• Commitment to and experience with team and staff development.
• Demonstrated capabilities in multi-variable work flow management: planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge in the use of ESRI’s ArcGIS desktop and server tools and software.
• GISP is highly desirable.
• Experience creating mobile GIS content using ArcGIS Online / Portal environments for use with Collector for ArcGIS and Explorer for ArcGIS apps.
• Strong capabilities in SQL Server data management, data sourcing, and query understanding.
• Understanding of using Python scripting to automate GIS workflows.
• Strong understanding of GIS system architecture and workflows.
• Proficiency in administering Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience creating reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SAP Crystal Reports.
• Knowledge and experience with the latest ESRI Water and Sewer data models.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

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