GIS Analyst

STS Systems Support, LLC (SSS) is seeking a GIS Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis on spatial data along with other datasets or tabular databases.
• Meet with customers to define data needs, project requirements, and determine required output.
• Create datasets using scanning/heads-up digitizing, or photo interpretation as needed.
• Use analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Design, create, maintain, and integrate databases by operating and maintaining GIS and other computer programs.
• Produce and prepare GIS related maps.
• Assist DPW staff with engineering-based GIS and spatial analysis projects, problems, and training
• Collect, process, and analyze mapping-grade to precision GPS/GNSS data to include detailed feature class attribution
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Computer based GIS, including terminology, data structures, automated mapping, spatial information processing methods and applications i.e., ESRI ArcPro.
• Office products and related engineering applications i.e., Bently MicroStation V8i.

Skill in:

• Using GIS and other related computer applications, programs, and operating systems.
• Coordinating database management and data analysis.
• Analyzing complex data and technical data as well as reports.
• Applying principles and practices as used in GIS.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
• Verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret related surveys, plans, records, and documents.
• Produce maps and other representations of spatial data.
• Understand both verbal and written direction.
• Analyze database systems and computerized modeling information.
• Assess and understand user needs.
• Convey complex ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Work with others in a team environment.
• Manage time, perform multiple tasks while organizing diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government employees and officials, engineers, contractors, and representatives of outside agencies.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree minimum; Bachelor’s degree desired in GIS
• Five (5) years of GIS experience
• Experience with Spatial Data Engine (SDE) multi-user geodatabases
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to pass a background check, NACI.
• Must have experience working with GPS and the implementation of that data into ArcGIS Pro.
• Must have experience using computer systems, plotters, printers, networking equipment and GPS.