GIS Analyst I

General Purpose

• Creates, analyzes, and follows data integrity protocols for GIS data and mapping products.
• Organizes, develops, controls and defends GIS data and mapping products in support of water, gas and electric distribution through:
• Geospatial data analysis
• Geospatial application and interface design, development, modification and problem solving.
• Data extraction and manipulation
• Manages and coordinates GIS-related projects.
• Initiates and sees through to completion the analysis of workflow and interfaces to ensure optimal process utilization.
• Serves as a liaison between gas, water and electric distribution and ITS departments.
• Provides expertise in project development and processes to ensure GIS data and permitting and licensing tasks are on-track and timely data integrity protocols are followed. 
• Provides user support through research and analysis of GIS processes. 
• Ensures operational standards are met, data interfaces are effective and data integrity is not compromised. 
• Assists in the development and implementation of training programs to ensure effective use of systems and related processes. 
• Ensures that system specifications and interfaces are documented and maintained. 
• Requires excellent written, interpersonal, professional, and public communication skills to establish and maintain positive professional credibility and working relationships.
• Analyzes and ensures data integrity in permitting and licensing processes before agencies, non-governmental organizations and the general public.

Required Skills

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography, a natural science or other related technical field. 
• GIS Minor or certification is desirable, as well.

Required Experience

• This position requires three or more years of directly related work experience with increasing responsibility.

Special Requirements

• The qualified candidate will be highly self-motivated, possess strong information technology skills and must possess proficiency in the following areas:
• Ability to apply GIS technology to delivery effective solutions for internal stakeholders and processes
• ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite desktop
• Database management systems
• Productivity tools (MS Word, Access, Excel, etc.)
• The ideal candidate will possess experience with AutoCAD.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.