GIS Analyst

• Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling
• Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Performs application testing and documentation of defects
• Interfaces with Information Services (IS) GIS Support group; represents users’ issues
• Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes
• Performs weekly analysis on mission critical GIS data to audit and sustain data integrity
• Develop methods and perform quality assurance/quality control on GIS and non-spatial data to meet quality goals
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert on GIS projects and solution definition workshops
• Identifies training requirements; creates and maintains training and procedural documentation
• Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions
• Uses and creates automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools
• Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats
• Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions

· Experience with Esri geodatabase design, structure and management - including the manipulation of tabular data in GIS, and joining/linking related data

· Intermediate knowledge of SQL and relational databases

· Thorough understanding of Esri ArcGIS (including ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, ArcMap, ArcSDE and related products)

· Knowledge of batch files and Python scripts to assist in repetitive daily activities

· Ability to quickly learn new skills and abilities database technologies, data modeling, and scripting as needed

Preferred:

· Knowledge of publishing with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS, including data versioning, multiuser and replication

· Experience with Natural Gas Utility and/or working with Enterprise databases and geometric networks

· Experience using Esri Data Reviewer and Workflow Manager Extensions

· Experience converting data between CAD and GIS

· Experience incorporating non-spatial Enterprise databases with GIS to fulfill ad hoc analysis requests

· Development using Python, FME and/or Esri ModelBuilder

· Strong understanding of content and document management applications

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

· Esri ArcGIS 10.2x - advanced proficiency

· MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) - advanced proficiency

· Esri ArcGIS Enterprise - intermediate proficiency

· Geometric Network - intermediate proficiency

· Model Builder - intermediate proficiency

· Python - intermediate proficiency

· SQL RDBMS - intermediate proficiency

· AutoCAD/CADD - basic proficiency

· Visual Basic/VBA - basic proficiency

· SharePoint - basic proficiency

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills

· Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills

· Application testing script development and performance of testing

· Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

· Ability to function independently and as a team member

· Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities

· Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision

Preferred:

· Schneider Electric ArcFM

· Current GIS industry trends (remote sensing, GPS technology, etc.) - intermediate understanding

· FME, Data Interoperability- intermediate proficiency

· Utility Pipeline Data Model (UPDM) - basic understanding