GIS Analyst

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles.
• Significant experience working with and applying the Esri ArcGIS suite of tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (including Dashboards, Experience Builder, StoryMaps, HubSites), ArcGIS Enterprise, and mobile data collection applications (Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture)
• Strong foundation in data acquisition, data management, data analysis, data models and data editing.
• Deep understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and transformations.
• Advanced cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps.
• Familiarity with GIS / CAD data interoperability 
• Familiarity with 3-D visualization techniques within ArcGIS Pro
• Understanding of remote sensing general principles and applications (e.g., LiDAR) and experience using derived data products (e.g., las dataset, DEM, DSM)
• Experience with Python and Arcade to automate tasks and/or strong interest in developing python scripting skillset 
• Familiarity with risk costs, suitability assessments, hazard modeling,
• Prefer familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic modeling data input and output
• Prefer familiarity with meteorological, climate change, and geomorphological data
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. 

Key Characteristics

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and understand how assigned tasks relate to project goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment. 
• Ability to research and problem-solve technical issues.
• Desire to push the boundaries of GIS on projects, when appropriate.
• Enjoys challenging GIS tasks.
• Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and ability to educate and promote GIS and geospatial technologies
• Interest and ability to develop overarching innovative GIS solutions that can be consistently applied to various projects.
• Self-motivated to learn new GIS skills and continuously improve on existing skillsets.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, environmental science, geology, geomatics engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.
• BS/BAA minimum of 5 - 7 years of professional applied experience providing GIS services. 
• Prior experience within a consulting environment is preferred but is not required.
• Advanced Web App Development experience would be valuable but is not required.
• Intermediate to Advanced Python scripting skills would be valuable but is not required.
• Advanced data management experience (Server, SDE, SQL) would be beneficial but not required.
• Specific experience providing innovative GIS services and solutions within the Environmental Services, Water Resources, or Transportation business sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.
• Licensing/Certifications
• GISP is an asset but is not required. 

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a stationary desk for long periods of time. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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