GIS Analyst :: Raleigh, NC

GIS Analyst

Location: Raleigh, NC

Duration: 12+ months

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

The candidate will primarily work remotely but will be required to come into the office one day per week (Tuesdays at the time of posting). Additionally, the candidate may be required to come onsite at short notice. It's best that a candidate lives locally.

Responsibilities

Support specialist needed to assist GIS Coordination Program Manager in implementation of Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC) initiatives including administrative support for 6 subcommittees and technical support for working groups. This position works closely with the GIS Coordination Program Manager to assist in planning, developing, and evaluating Council policies, strategies, and initiatives. The Coordination Support Specialist must possess excellent written communication skills in order to write charters, technical reports, updates, minutes, framework dataset schemas, and website designs. The Coordination Support Specialist will research technical solutions, create and update geospatial datasets, and create online content including applications and websites. This position compiles data from multiple sources, automates data edits using scripting or automation tools, and quality checks data for publication. This position must have a strong understanding of ArcGIS Pro as well as ArcGIS Online tools including Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Survey123, and other applications to create online content needed by working groups and committees. This position must be able to communicate with working group members to document application or website needs, research solutions to implementation, and report options to the working group.

Skills Needed

Experience using Esri s ArcGIS Desktop suite of applications, including, but not limited to Arc Map and ArcGIS Pro. Required 3 Years

Strong understanding of how to edit and maintain GIS data in the Esri ArcGIS suite of products. Required 3 Years

Expertise in data visualization and cartography to help explain patterns and issues and producing static GIS maps for effective communication. Required 3 Years

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and experience in applying geospatial workflows and solutions, data management and analysis. Highly desired 3 Years

Exposure to and understanding of the fundamentals of online mapping tools and knowledge of NC One Map. Highly desired 3 Years

Experience in an SDE versioned multi-user environment is preferred. Required 3 Years