GIS Project Analyst

This is more than a job posting for the Kohler Co., one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and ply your craft in a creative, conscious and characterful culture.

As a Project Analyst – GIS, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark live on the leading-edge. The Project Analyst must be able to develop creative GIS solutions in a fast-paced environment for diverse internal customers ranging between Manufacturing and Hospitality groups. Effective communication and keen business accruement are necessary qualities to be successful in this role. Under the Operations Supports Group, candidates are expected to perform analysis, modeling and develop GIS applications to meet specific business goals. Other non-GIS duties included coordinating office moves, tracking space utilization and reporting.

• Perform advanced GIS data analysis, modeling and data conversions.
• Create and manage geodatabases and feature datasets.
• Ability to generate and publish maps with advance symbols, labels and annotation.
• Ability to multitask, develop a project plan and mange project from design through implementation
• Support the Real Estate team with site selection activities, due diligence, lease management, reporting and project management activities

• Proficiency in ArcGIS 10 desktop and server technology to perform spatial analysis, manipulate data and publish maps.
• Demonstrated ability in geodatabase development, processing and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop GIS Web applications using Flex, Flash and Silver Light technologies. Must be proficient in SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail GIS analysis using Business Analyst, Network Analyst and 3D.
• Demonstrated ability of Enterprise GIS database support, maintenance and management.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have the ability to manage and organize documents within the Windows XP operation system. AutoCAD experience required.
• Must be able to learn new software systems as the work process evolves.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and work simultaneously.

• Must possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and candor.
• Must provide a professional level of customer service.
• Must provide a consistent level of performance with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive and energetic outlook with resiliency.
• Must initiate action and be self-motivated.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography strongly preferred – education in a related area will be considered along. GISP certification strongly preferred.
• Must have 2+ years of geodatabase and application development using ESRI technology. 
• Experience in project procurement/accounting and supporting project managers is desired.