GIS Analyst

Job Summary:

In this full-time, exempt position, the Geographical Informational Systems (GIS) Analyst will be a member of a GIS team that assists cultural resources specialists and Project Managers by preparing and analyzing high quality maps to support cultural resources surveys, client services, environmental permit acquisitions, assessments, and compliance
management in all energy sectors.

Duties:

• Analyses and preparation of maps to support cultural resources surveys, environmental permitting, and energy
  construction to all energy sectors: pipeline, oil and gas, and electric transmission projects.
• Assist cultural resources specialists with field data interpretation and site mapping.
• Work with internal and external entities to provide detailed, accurate geospatial and GIS deliverables.
• Create maps by digitizing topographic details, identify land locations and geographic attributes.
• Work with internal and external clients to ensure Merjent’s reputation for excellence.
• Assist Project Managers with GIS operational and project requirements.
• Between 5-10% of projects may require work outdoors for site inspections and GPS data gathering. Outdoor
  working environment may include working during inclement weather and rough terrain if working on a
  construction right-of-way. The working environment may include heavy construction equipment, noise, dust,
  etc. Personal protective equipment of a hard-hat, safety boots, safety vest, and ear protection will be required.
  Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, balance, climb stairs, lift (less than 20 pounds), or
  crouch. In addition, good field of vision (with or without corrective lenses) and auditory capability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, anthropology, archeology, natural sciences or closely related field.
• Experience in cultural resources field surveys, cultural resources field data interpretation, and/or GIS tasks
  related to cultural resources management.
• Minimum of 3 years GIS experience.
• Strong knowledge of cartographic principals, and coordinates systems
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precise technical plans,
  geospatial data, drawings, and models.
• Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) collection and data conversion technologies such as Trimble’s
  Pathfinder Office or ESRI’s ArcPad.
• Experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS software products including ArcMap 10.0 or higher. Microsoft Suite including
  Access a plus.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Collector, and other web viewing platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, ArcGIS server, and ArcSDE a plus but not required
• Ability to read, manipulate, modify, produce, and present zoning, plat, land use, single line, and aerial maps.
• Strong data management, project management, organizational, and people skills.
• Ability to manage time and complete multiple tasks under tight schedule constraints and change in work scope
  and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and “own” the process.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and interests.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@merjent.com, or mail both documents to us at:

Attn: HR
Merjent, Inc.
1 Main Street, SE
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55414