GIS Analyst

• Maintain and update GIS data through digitization, scanning, and field data collection using GPS, following established data standards
• Perform quality control and assurance checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of spatial data
• Create maps, exhibits, and visualizations to support engineering, operations, and other business functions
• Incorporate CAD data (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) into GIS systems, ensuring proper alignment with data standards
• Use ESRI ArcGIS tools to edit, manage, and analyze spatial data related to utility assets (pipes, valves, hydrants, easements, etc.)
• Support data migration activities and maintain GIS metadata and documentation
• Assist with network tracing, connectivity checks, and validation of GIS data
• Provide responsive support to internal users, including map requests and GIS-related questions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support data updates and GIS initiatives
• Perform quality control/assurance of GIS data
• Incorporation of Microstation / AutoCAD or similar computer aided design information into GIS files
• Use GIS applications (such as ArcGIS) to enter, edit mange, analyze, report and display information
• GIS concepts and using ESRI's GIS software
• Provides support to system users regarding custom data and mapping products.

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Utility mapping analysis?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, or a related field preferred

• Valid Driver's license

Experience

• 3 -7 years of GIS experience

Nice to Have

• ESRI ArcGIS training or certification (e.g., GISP or similar)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop)
• Familiarity with GIS data management, QA/QC practices, and metadata
• Basic understanding of relational databases and GIS data structures
• Experience working with CAD data integration (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar)
• Exposure to SQL Server, ArcGIS Server, or geodatabases is a plus
• Knowledge of database concepts
• Understand UML and create ArcSDE geodatabase with domains and subtypes.
• Ability to use GPS equipment (knowledge of GPS hardware and software and data collection workflows)
• Ability to read engineering design drawings (water, wastewater, easements etc.)
• Strong understanding of working in GIS tools based on Model Builder, Python, Javascript and Angular UI
• Strong Understanding of SQL statements, geodatabase structure and capabilities
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data documentation for reporting
• Knowledge of Geometric Network concepts
• Familiarity with general safety practices

Work Environment

• Combination of office and occasional field work
• Field work may involve outdoor conditions and light physical activity (walking uneven terrain, lifting up to ~25 lbs)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, * Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services., We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.