GIS Specialist/Analyst - Remote / Telecommute

• The GIS Specialist/Analyst will support geospatial database development, digital mapping, data migration, and GIS production workflows.
• This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing GIS databases, performing spatial analysis, supporting change detection initiatives, and developing efficient GIS processes using ESRI technologies and relational database systems.

Requirement/Must Have:

• 5 7 years of GIS Analyst experience utilizing GIS principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of GIS database management and relational databases.
• Experience with ESRI GIS software including ArcGIS Desktop, Arc/Info, and ArcSDE.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with data conversion, migration, and digital cartographic data production.
• Familiarity with Python scripting, ArcObjects, or VBA programming.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining geospatial datasets and databases.

Experience:

• Experience digitizing, maintaining, updating, and quality-checking GIS databases.
• Experience performing geospatial analysis and data management activities.
• Experience with orthophoto interpretation, LiDAR analysis, and change detection workflows.
• Experience developing GIS production tools and workflow improvements.
• Exposure to GIS application development using , C#, Microsoft Silverlight, or Adobe Flex preferred.
• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or risk assessment projects preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cartographic and digital GIS data products.
• Perform hard-copy to digital data conversion, migration, and translation activities.
• Design, develop, and implement GIS production tools and workflows.
• Digitize, update, maintain, and perform quality control on GIS databases.
• Conduct orthophoto interpretation and change detection analysis using LiDAR and aerial imagery.
• Attribute structure footprints and determine occupancy information using available data sources.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on geospatial datasets.
• Reconcile, validate, and post edits to production databases while resolving conflicts.
• Support structure identification and geospatial risk analysis initiatives.
• Develop workflow documentation, process diagrams, and user guidance materials.
• Provide recommendations for GIS process improvements and workflow optimization.
• Support change detection and building footprint review processes within ArcGIS Online and Portal environments.
• Retrieve and analyze data using SQL queries and relational database tools.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.

Should Have:

• Experience with structure and outdoor public assembly data analysis.
• Knowledge of Class Location, High Consequence Area (HCA), and Moderate Consequence Area (MCA) analysis.
• Understanding of geospatial workflows supporting utility or pipeline operations.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and ArcGIS Portal.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Skills:

• ArcGIS Desktop.
• Arc/Info.
• ArcSDE.
• ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
• GIS database management.
• SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Python scripting.
• ArcObjects and VBA.
• LiDAR analysis.
• Orthophoto interpretation.
• Change detection analysis.
• Geospatial data quality control.
• Data migration and conversion.
• Workflow design and process improvement.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent GIS experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.